Good Afternoon Everybody. Bac in the day.... Bakelite was used in all sorts of things, jewelry, clocks and toys, just to name a few uses. This watch is an example of one of the many uses. It is a "Lapel" style watch(Missing the fob cord) encased in brownish/orange colored Bakelite frame. The watch was produced by New Haven, circa 1932. This wonderful little watch keep fairly good time + or - about a minute every 3 days, not bad for a "Dollar" type watch.
Thanks for looking, not sure how many of you have seen one of these.
Kerry

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My mother in law passed and she was a big Collector I have been able to find out what a lot of items are but no one can tell me anything when it comes to Chanel. Does anyone know if this is a true Chanel Broach it is made with beautiful blue and clear crystals with a gold type finish. Thanks for help any is useful!!! :)

Another one of my grandmother's pieces. My husband and I are trying to figure out what it is. After about an hour of playing around with it and coming up with ideas, I believe it is a vintage choker necklace. The stone, or piece of glass, is an "amberish" color. It is surrounded by diamonds. I am sure it must be costume jewelry. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether it is even a choker necklace. There are no markings on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am categorizing it as a costume jewelry necklace, but I am not really sure.

does anyone recognize this pendant i dont recogznize either figure, of course this is the front and back although whenever i see a man on a horse, i think paul revere, but i dont believe so in this case, but i am clueless, this pendant is over 2" in diameter

I found a second pair of earrings in the same store and I believe they are made in India as well. These ones are not so well made like the previous pair but they are sooo sparking! I tried to photograph the shiny stones but I failed. I will try again when I have cleaned them.

I think that these earrings had the same faith as the other pair: The original dangles must have been lost and someone put new ones on. The little pearls are a cheap, more recent addition.

These earrings are too big to wear for every day. I am thinking that this kind of jewelry might have been used for performing or for some festivities.

Hello all. Here is my vintage Thingy. I have absolutely no idea what it is. It is not marked. I don't know if it is silver. I don't know if it is a broken necklace. I don't know where it was made. It is approximately 20" long. This I do know. Each link has two thingy's. It does jingle all the time. It is very heavy at approximately 235 grams. Your guess is as good as mine as to what it is. Is it Moroccan, Southwestern, Gypsy? It would be good to know something about this strange piece.

This is really out of my comfort zone but I was intrigued by it. The main part of these earrings are vintage, I am sure, but in the last photo you can see that someone made some new “additions” to it to restore the traditional Indian design . I took it off, however, because it didn’t match at all. The earrings were very dirty and after a long time cleaning it, I think that they look better. I am not sure about the material. I do believe that the stones are made of cut glass. The dark stones are purple but the photos didn't turn out.

I am not sure at al but I think the design looks rather old or at least inspired by old designs. Any ideas about these earrings would be greatly appreciated.

Found this nice pair of vintage clip earrings with unusual design. They are signed but I can't read the signature and have had no luck coming across any info on this artist. B S - Sons?? Also marked 'Affranchi' which would imply 1800's revival piece perhaps from the 1930's since dated 1939 on the image?? Perhaps Creole jewelry but by what designer? Just found these super unique and wanted to share. Not sure of the materials used. Lucite coating over image? Maybe silver but untested and unmarked.

This is a recent thrift store find that I purchased because of the beautiful enamel work. I'm hoping to get some input on the age and what it was used for. It looks like it's either an art nouveau or art deco design, and has two other clasps that are attached to the piece with a string. I haven't been able to find any other belt buckle or sash examples with this hardware. Any ideas guys?:) Update: After some help from our wonderful CW friend kyratango, I found out it is an art deco slider bracelet, and have since added a brown velvet ribbon to wear it! Thank you for your help!

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It's around 3cm long and 2cm wide. It's cold to the touch like stone and is carved with a scarab beetle. It looks opaque until you shine a torch through it then you can see that it's translucent. It appears to have a pale green paint or something on it, maybe in previous years it was green with the scarab then highlightedt in red

This is my newest addition to my small, but growing collections of celluloid bangles. The one on the top is the latest find. It is, like all the other ones, in perfect condition. The pattern is a bit different. I love summer because so I can show off my bangle collection.

Hey again,
This heavier and chunkier bangle was one I picked up at a local charity shop. Under a loupe there are very few pockmarks; much less than the camel bone bangle I posted yesterday but there are lots of horizontal lines that are the same colour as the rest of it.
I'd like to add that my posting this is out of interest only. Modern Ivory trading is something I disagree with strongly and even antique Ivory dealing is a market abused by unscrupulous sellers, thus forcing the killing of more innocent animals and so on. Although I do sell bits and bobs I would never sell Ivory. I believe it's a beautiful and precious thing that should be kept safely in the hands of collectors as a reminder of how harsh humans can be for the sake of vanity and in memory of the poor animal it was procured from. I'd be interested to hear anybody else's view on this issue - of which I know only a little, to be honest.
If it does turn out to be Ivory I have no intention of selling it or gaining profit from it in any way; it will be kept with my eclectic collection of precious (to me anyway) collectables.
Anyway, I'm betting it'll turn out to be plastic - and I'll take the ribbing on the nose if it is - but I wanted to put it out there; I wouldn't want to offend anybody. Thanks for looking :))

This mystery necklace is another piece given to me from my employment in a upscale retirement community. The piece is not new,,I am sure of that, Has no marks and is in great condition. Once again I would like more info on this, It is a very pretty piece.

This amazing bracelet is 2" wide 8" long with a safety chain. The history behind this piece is an elderly lady where I worked (in a retirement community) knew I loved vintage jewelry and though I would enjoy this...she was at the time in her 80"s. It is not marked...I would love to know if anyone has any idea who made it or the age of the piece.

I'm guessing (hoping) this is bone rather than Ivory although I have little experience with either. It has a very smooth feel to it. I'm not sure if the brown stains are patina or the original colour of the material and I believe the metal to be brass. Under a 45x loupe the material is picked with little brown holes. Several of the 'panels' have brown concentric lines through them. Any ideas anybody? xx

I love this silver 15" choker. Beautiful construction w/push button clasp. Each articulated "snake" row is 3/8" wide with two .75" stylized flowers. I couldn't get a good closeup of the signature but here's my description on the oval push button: script Ernest over caps ORIGINAL over script Steiner.

From the little bit of research I could find on the internet this is a logo for the fine jewelry company in Florida. Steiner & Co. seems to be the same company (?might be wrong?) that was based in NYC. They both operated from the 1940's on.

Anyway I love this - can't remember where I found it. Don't wear it much because it's a true choker! :)

Here's a recent find for $1.00. Unmarked 3.5"x1" curved white rhinestone brooch. Not the best quality - and yes missing some stones. I think this is a late 50's-60's item. The design is beautiful though. I'm sure I can find some replacement rhinestones. Hope you enjoy.

My newest find - nice .5" bracelet w/4 clear rhinestones. But is it bakelite or Lucite? Black is hard to test: it passes 3 tests: simichrome, rub (for ether smell) and sound ... but I'm the first to question my own items.

My gut says it's 1950's Lucite made when those beautiful Weiss clamper bracelets were so popular - like these: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/87585-1950s-black-clamper-bracelets-w-white-rhinestones

Anyway the price was right and it goes with my other bakelite, nice and chunky - stacks up nicely on the arm. Hope you enjoy.

This is a small ring, I believe, that is called a “chevron” ring. The little stones have the most beautiful colour! Each little stone looks slightly different in colour and cut. I think there might be a possibility that they are actual real. I won’t, however, take it to a jeweler because the metal is definitely not gold. It’s not brass but maybe some other alloy. There are no markings on the ring.

According to Diane Love in her recent interview, this necklace is a "Replica of a Chinese dragon ornament. The striated serpentine undulating links are plated in antiqued 18 kt gold color". However, as a Chinese, this doesn't look like the mythical creatures that I am used to seeing in our folklores. However, it looks Japanese, and further research pointed me to a creature called "Shisa" which is a cross between a lion and a dog. It is a variation of the Chinese foo dog or Shishi, generally known as guardians that ward off evil spirits. This necklace is signed "TRIFARI" with a crown above the "T" at the underside of the clasp. The finishing of this necklace is amazing, and like the rest of Diane Love's work, it deserves a spot in a museum! So happy to add this to my jewelry collection; collecting Diane Love for Trifari's design has become some sort of an addiction!

Bought this today simply because I liked it. The enamel has a protective clear coating. Initials 'SG" on the reverse. All I could find in conjunction with jewelry and these letters is "Singapore". There's a set of costume jewelry on eBay also signed "SG" but I think that's a different "SG".

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I have not found anything during the last few weeks. For that reason, I have started to check my boxes for items I have not yet posted for one reason or another. This brooch is definitely a vintage item. It is nothing special, has no maker’s mark, and I have never worn it. It might benefit from some good cleaning but I am not sure if I know how to.

I bought this for 50 cents at a local thrift shop (where I have found many treasures in the past). Haven't seen one like this before, and I have less than no clue what sort of stone that is - sorry for the "paranormal" photo at the end, lol, but that's how reflective the stone is. It is cold to the touch, so must be stone. I think it's beautiful. Anyone have a clue?

These measure 2" in length and 2" on the top. No marks on them. I thought they were very pretty. These as most of my collection have been found in second hand stores here in Venice Fl. I just look forward to see what new items I can find on my day off...LOL

This is 14" long has not marks, but very pretty. I am sure that one of the end clasps is missing, wish I knew someone who does vintage jewelry repair. Have a new computer and not sure how to rotate the pics...sorry LOL

Hi I have cleaned this lovely necklace that I found and it was so dirty I am thinking this is many years old, I am wondering if anyone knows when these kind of necklaces was popular as i removed at least 40 years of grime from this I think,it's marked but don't know the maker, T J

I found this brooch more than a year ago but I cannot read the letters on the back. I guess my eyes are not getting any better?
The colour is rather vibrant. I have not cleaned the brooch nor have I worn it yet.

I have spent quite some time on line to find out any information about this necklace. I did find some newer examples by the same designer but the rhinestones seemed to have been glued in rather than set like mine. I think that it might be an earlier example of this designer’s work but I really don’t know.

1.Photo 1 shows how you would remove diamond from sunflower--I loostened diamond post from the fastener thingy on the back of pin to demonstrate so you see its size and how it comes out.
Photo 2 shows cat with diamonds fastened in properly
Oval case, perfect, top fits solid--Gorgeous cat sits between two sunflowers--But the center of the sunflowers are actually sparkly small diamond post earrings. The earrings actually go thru to back and the fasteners remove and posts slip out. CLEVER and I have never seen anything like this before
THEN the case top has a fine firm pin clasp (bar type) on the back so you can use it anywhere you like blouse , sweater, purse, etc. and show off the item as a very fine pin or broach SEE THE BEAUTY. It was hard to position the earrings to catch the sparkle..but OH they do, and so does cat collar and that may be from chips. Bottom INSIDE case has a paw print the big letters "MEOW". Marked on back of top of case c. MS.dee-

-Is this Avon jewelry? Anybody know-- I would think not, but this in not my genre of collecting.

PHOTO 3 Little figural pewter case on the Teddy Bear item--In side the Teddy case are a pewter teddy bear charm or pendant and a pair of very small earrings (child) in shape of bows like a teddy would have around his neck-- small ding in edge of top of case (as it was made I believe) which prevents a solid fit to bottom of case. Still stacks on top alright tho. Bottom INSIDE IS MARKED c.MS.dee (Maker name)
BOTH OF THESE ITEMS ARE MARKED PEWTER, BOTH "HALLMARKED "Inside case top-- c. MS. dee (designer name)
Cases about 1&1/2 inches across and 1 inch deep. (dainty items of jewelry might suggest for a child ?? Perhaps.)

Two of these necklaces I posted already a long time ago. The smallest one is a relatively new addition. I found it at least half a year ago but because I don’t think it is anything special I didn’t post it earlier. I usually wear them together as in the last photo.

Went shopping at a local thrift store today with my significant other. I was checking out the jewelry counter, not finding much, then the cashier brought out a box of assorted jewelry. My wife and I looked through it and she found these earrings signed Weiss N.Y. aurora borealis with three amethyst stones. I guess her talent for finding quality is finally rubbing off on me!

Received this a while back from my great grandmother whom is from Germany. It may be nothing I don't know. Originally it had orangish colored stones in it, when I received it there were only two left however now they're all missing. On the back there are two spots where it looks like there might have been a pin or something. On the front is a knights helmet and a small crown along with a bunch of flowers.

I bought these old 1940's bakelite earrings recently for a few bucks with a bag of about 12 loose rhinestones to be reglued. Not sure if I want to keep these clear rhinestone screw backs, but that's an easy fix.

The original bakelite would have been white. I love this oxidized color and plan to wear them to my next gambling event.

I am so excited! I finally received my big beautiful Sascha Brastoff nude Butterfly necklace yesterday! It's more than I even dreamed of. I accidentally happened upon this great artist through an auction "lot" I'd purchased. It had, what had been called a "pitcher" in this lot. While researching this "pitcher", I came to learn that it was actually a coffee pot signed by Sascha Brastoff in dove grey Roman Coin pattern. Throughout my process, I fell in love with the pieces this man created. This necklace is something I never dreamed I'd ever own. It is SO very impressive when in the hand, or for the daring, WORN! :)
I am now a collector of all things Sascha Brastoff!

I can't wait to get this one fixed so I can wear it! It looks very art deco Czech in design, with vibrant enamel framing lovely yellow glass stones. Just a couple jump rings and it will be set to wear.

Went to the granny store today and found this 1970's flower pin. When I asked the Lady how much, she replied a couple bucks. I opened my wallet .....empty. I asked if I could pay tomorrow and she said yes. How nice is that?

SEE BOTH PHOTOS PLEASE
This feels real good on--very substantial weight, large enameled golf related vintage charms, Tennis shoes,(Blue & white, large charm, photo 2, upper left. ) Glove, Bucket of balls,a ball on a tee,2 hole markers with red flags, two different colored enameled golf bags red and blue
The charms are large and vintage. The bracelet is VERY WELL MADE and lovely even without the charms. Looks silver, and could be silver-plate--or more than likely some other metal beaded item. Probably one of a kind!

I would guess this set dates from about 1930s: opaque carved black material riveted or screwed to a brass base and mounted with bezel-set rhinestones. The brooch measures over 2" and I feel the design is much too big, bold, and streamlined for it to be Victorian but as always, I invite members' opinions.

So when I bought this little brooch, I figured by the colors that it was a Christmas decor of some sort, couldn't quite make out what it was, but took it anyway. I've since tried a few times to analyze it and can't decide if there's something missing or I'm just not interpreting the brooch correctly. Maybe I'm too literal? Maybe this brooch is too metaphorical? Maybe it's really a Rorschach test? Maybe I'm crazy? What do you all think this is? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks for looking.

So I got this brooch some time ago, probably from my local dealer who supplies me with my monthly fix of jewels. She gets her stuff from a picker, then parcels it out amongst her customers, and I never know what I'm going to find in amongst the bag of stuff. The mystery items have to wait until I can find the time to research them, and today I decided to tackle some brooches, including this one. I had actually thought this was a cherub in a Christmas wreath, then when I looked more closely today, saw that it was Cupid with his bow and arrow at the ready. He appears to be sitting in a wreath of leaves and fruit. The design looks a little Art Nouveau to me, but perhaps one of the experts here has a different opinion. I saw similar brooches online made of sterling. This one has no marks. It's a bit heavy, so perhaps gold plate over some sort of base metal. 2 1/4". So what's the story behind this random brooch? Any thoughts. opinions, ideas, tarot card readings, dream interpretations, random guesses, welcome. I hope you enjoyed seeing this brooch, and thanks for looking.

Hi, I have had this bracelet since I was 12 and am now in my 50s. It was my piano teacher's when she was a child. At the time she gave it to me she was in her 80's which was 44 years ago. Any idea what it is made of, age and how common it is? Thanks!

I am curious if anyone knows a research site which can help me identify the makers of vintage chokers and necklaces by their charm placed on the end of the chain where one would use a fish hook clasp. It is my understanding that items, although not signed can be identified by this charm they used on each necklace. Lisner, Coro, BSK, Sarah Cov, Napier and others have been attributed to different charms to identify their items. I have attached a photo of a 17" thermoset necklace which has this charm. I had the same charm on a choker last month. Does anyone know who's it might be and what source I might refer to to find others? I hate not to list the maker when I could have the information in my hands. Thank you for any assistance you might provide.

I found these two rings while I was doing a little metal detecting in North Georgia about 2 miles from a major civil war battlefield. Does anyone know why about these rings? I've done tons of research but can't find anything about them. The closest I have found to compare them to is a pair of old Irish Claddagh rings. But after doing lots of research on the Irish Claddagh ring I don't think that's what I have. Anyone had any Ideas?

I bought this necklace in a thrift store 3 days ago. $1.00. It is beautiful. I contacted Dyrberg/Kern through their Facebook page and asked them about it, and this was the reply:

" Now I have examined the style for which collection it could be from and unfortunately it is a very old style - can't find it anywhere longer. So sorry".
The length in total of the main part is 24 inches. The dangly bit is 4 inches.

Does anyone recognize this necklace and perhaps know how "vintage" it is?

This was found hidden under the bottom of a jewelry box that was purchased at a yard sale last weekend.

I think it's brass, no magnet sticks to it and it tests negative for gold. It weighs 54 grams and is 3" tall x 2.5" wide.

I'd like to know the origin/significance if anyone has an idea. Is it an Amulet or just a Pendant? It looks like 2 snakes coming together at the top above their heads. Also, it looks pretty worn and old but it may have been made that way. I was sure hoping it was gold ... It's all good tho. I honestly have no idea where to start research for this piece.

Spotted this ring today,its quite big pos a mens ring.
Im not sure whether it could be Lucite.
Its like amber/tortoiseshell pattern and I don't have a clue as to what the yellow part is.
Hope you like it :)

What does this critter look like to you? A butterfly half way out of its chrysalis? A caterpillar munching on a flower? It certainly seems to have a personality but I can't quite tell what it is or even where it's from.

This pendant is very different from most other lucite pendants with things embedded in them and dating from 1950s-70 in that:
1. It's very big and rather heavy
2. The metal looks like sterling silver
3. The red circle looks like enamel
It has a good level of artistry to it even though the palm tree sort of brings it down closer to kitschy imho, but it could also be referencing something that has escaped me so far. Everything is well finished and I don't even see mold marks. It is not signed and I have not seen other pendants like this, so any help or information fellow collectors could share would be appreciated, such as whether metals and enamel (not shells, bugs, or dried flowers) were embedded in Plexiglas or Prystal, for example. I would also love to know how others safely clean this type of jewelry that has darkened or yellowed with age (it seems to be the case here).

Hello guys and dolls,
I haven't been able to visit as much as I'd have liked lately because...
I was busy getting married!! And going on honeymoon etc. but I'm back now with my latest fad: brooches and scarf clips. (I bought vintage jewellery for my wedding and became hooked)
Anyway, feast your peepers on this. I love it and it's taken pride of place amongst my little - but growing fast - collection.
I'd love your ideas or info, as always.
Ciao, for now.
Mand x

I bought this bead necklace as well. It is 65 cm long (25,6 inches) and has some weight to it. The clasp is broken and the temporary mending that someone has done seams to be somewhat old not new. The beads are glass, any ideas about these would be grate.
The beads are green with brown/black spots and there are knots between the beads. I think it is of some quality but I have no idea about age or origin.

Large Brooch about 3 inches tall, signed Trifari with the crown above the T. The gray rhinestones have a fantastic sparkle I couldn't resist. I did a little research and found a patent sketch dating this brooch to 1951. The back is beautiful as well.

Love this necklace, don't know anything about it, I believe it is vintage. It is unsigned. The crystal beads have a reflective coating, which is a little worn. I love the rhinestone & metal beads, I think they make the necklace.

I bought this funny little chap at a yard sale a few weeks ago. I cleaned it with simichrome polish as it looked dull and tarnished. It looks pretty old to me but I have no idea of its age and origin... Any help would be much appreciated! :)

Does anyone know the history of this piece or ones that are similar? It has been in the family a long time. It is made to wear with the horizontal pin in the back or as a necklace. I like it b/c it belonged to my mother who was born in 1909. Thanks.

When I started collecting jewelry I didn't care if they were signed or not. If they caught my eye I purchased them. These pieces are just a sample of my horde, I mean collection. I was inspired by DrFluffy and valentino97. Thanks to both of you for opening my eyes to a another world of beauty.

This ring is huge! I came across it today and recall looking at it a few weeks ago. I bought it for a few dollars but have absolutely no knowledge of its origin. It's very nice for costume jewellery but also reasonably heavy. The stone is remarkable, backed by what looks like a silver or metal piece behind the stone. The band is an intricate but strangely looks hand made. I don't know what the stone is but after I bought it read kyratangos forum post, the stones look remarkably similar. Would love to hear your opinions. Hope you like it.

I splurged on this beautiful necklace to celebrate my marriage to a wonderful man, and I cannot stop marvelling at its amazing craftsmanship. The necklace features a rhinestone lattice with large and heavy cream baroque pearl drops scattered throughout the front. I have seen this necklace sold as unsigned Schreiner, so I was very lucky to be able to find this with a maker's mark; "Christian Dior 1959". The characteristics of this necklace does point to Henry Schreiner's style, so it is very likely that this necklace was designed by him when he was working with the couture house. A fabulous piece of fashion history!

I don't know much about this piece, it was a gift, and came in an Eisenberg box, that has the words "By Eisenberg" on the top. Very heavy, and it is about an inch and half wide. The stones have a nice subtle sparkle.

A signed Miriam Haskell Egyptain Revival Pharaoh necklace. I believe this type of jewellery became popular in the 1970s because of Tutankhamen. I think Larry Vrba was the designer. I'm not usually into this type of Jewellery but when worn it looks very striking. The pharaoh heads were a little tarnished, I was told to use a little bit of tooth paste and gentlely rub, it certainly did the job.
Many thanks for looking

My granddaughter found this ballerina behind a tombstone in an old family cemetery. There is no telling how long it was behind there. The deceased passed away in 1929. I've looked for images of it and the closest I've found is a musicbox from the 1940's. The ballerina has movable legs attached to her body by little springs. Any insight would be most appreciated.

Today I like to show you a dress clip and my idea is made in the early twenties. The leaves are probably copper and nice and elaborated in detail the Pearls are beige. They feel as they were genuine (between the teeth they feel hard as stone) but that's true I don't know. It's funny that the stalks to which they are attached may also be of the same color pearl.
The clip is 5 cm long and all in all a nice piece of costume jewelry

The first piece i ever bought. Unsigned, in excellent condition, the way these stones reflect light is unreal. My phone camera doesn't do it justice. I was told these were probably late 1950's. Every stone is prong set, clear and sparkly. The AB rhinestones have foil backs. The brooch has some weight to it. It is very well made, I wish I could figure out who produced it.

Marked Made Germany on the clasp. Stamped brass, excellent condition. I believe it is pre WWII because of the German mark, and not West Germany, however I am not certain. I get a ton of compliments when I wear this piece.

More finds from the thrift store, these signed Gerry's pins. Made from the 1950's and until 1996. Their Christmas tree pins were most popular, of course I never found any of them. Please excuse the upside down poodle!

I love this, and I am not normally a costume jewelry person. It's large, heavy and so pretty. 95 cents. I'm looking for a nice bit of velvet or something of that sort to hang it from, as a silver chain would ruin it.

This stunning Boho chunky vintage necklace is signed Hobe. The rectangular stones alternate with gold tone tiny beads. The stones are green, yellow and olive in color with the look of natural stone. They have a high gloss finish and are silky smooth to the touch with an amazing luster. The alternating color combination is simply beautiful.

The stones measures approximately 1/2" to 5/8" long and about 1/4" wide. The necklace measures 15 1/4" long with a 3 1/4" extension and fish hook clasp. The nylon string has about a half inch play in it and the necklace could stand to be re-strung.

I am at a loss as to what the stones could actually be. I sometimes think they could be moss agate or some kind of agate or maybe dyed jade or fluorite. They might even be some type of plastic material. I don't honestly know for sure. I could use some help or advise in solving this puzzle.

My latest find, a marbled graduated bakelite necklace. I think the color is called bananafudge/Missisippimud or something like that? The necklace is 35 cm in length (13,78 inch). I have a shorter similar one that I have shown before once on CW but these beads have another shape. Age?

Went to a street sale today in my neighborhood with the kids and wouldn't you know, it began to rain. Everyone scurried to cover their items. A few were smart enough to listen to the weather report and were selling from the garage. My Children found some cd's, but as usual I came up empty handed, until the last house. That's where I found this pin. A bit tattered, but still nice. I'm grateful!

These lovely genuine silver ear rings are quite big and not suitable for the average non-hilltribe ear :) they weigh approx 100 gms each. I have had them for over 30 years. I actually bought them form a Akha village headman in exchange for some fiat paper stuff.

The only other pair like this are to be seen hanging from a headdress in the Bowes museum in the USA

I don't wear brooches, I just like to admire them. My favorite brooch of all time (so far) is my peacock brooch. What a fabulous piece of jewelry. The cat is two tone: gold and silver plate. The heart moves on the collar. These all came from flea markets.

One of my flea market finds, of course! This is really beautiful, and has not lost any of it's shine. I see many of these sorts of brooches around here, as I live just 15 minutes from the German border. Most of them aren't triple feather, though - just single or double.

I was rummaging in my jewelry cabinet earlier, and I stumbled upon this demi parure from Trifari. Inhave had this set for ages, but never wear it, so I decided to sell it together with some overburden.
But upon closer inspection, I cant part with it. Its a nice quality set, its in excellent condition and its design is pretty.
Maybe one of my daughters will wear it someday.
I think its from the sixties, but maybe there are some Trifari experts inhere who can tell me more about it? Here in Europe you dont see many Trifari jewelry

This is an odd coincidence. I found the Aurora Borealis brooch at the large Salvation Army store I usually go to. The tiny ear ring was in a grab bag from our little Salvation here in town. It matches perfectly and is marked Austria on the clip but.......there was only one !!! I dug through the bag several times thinking I might have missed it but no luck. There were three other bags at the store but they wanted a lot more money and I bet it was in there if anywhere. I've bought two or three bags before and matched pieces from bag to bag. Bummer :( . I'll check on Monday since they're not open on Sunday but they tend to sell quickly. Anyway these are beautiful stones with smaller azure blue ones surrounding them. The brooch isn't marked but I'm pretty sure it's Austrian too judging by it's construction when I compare it to the ones I posted yesterday. -Mike-

I found the red bakelite bangle yesterday for 2€, and the yellow one was found two weeks ago for 0,50€. Two nice additions to my ever growing bangle collection. In the second picture you can see my bangle collection. Most are bakelite, some are celluloid, or other plastics. The most expensive one must have been the wide green one. i think I,payed 8€ for it. Still collecting on a budget, but I love them! Hope you enjoy!

So I picked these up along with a few other pieces, and thought I would share. The brooch is a swallow, I think, with wings full spread, enamel on base metal, then there's a plastic coat on top. He's a big one, 3" from tip to tip, and the design and colors appealed to me. The necklace struck me for the strange complexity of design and the use of milk glass beads which I adore. It's an older vintage, judging by the clasp, choker length. The clasp is stamped curiously. There's an M then either an I, 1, or vertical line, I'm thinking the latter as it appears to be a tad longer than the other characters. Then the words Western Germany. I found one other necklace online that had the same clasp, same stamp, but no information on the maker in the listing. If anyone has anything to add I am happy to hear. I hope you enjoy seeing these pieces, and thanks for looking.

I purchased a bag lot of watches that was sealed and contained mostly ladies' watches. I thought that when I opened the cover on this watch that I would see a dial but it actually contained residue of a jelly-like perfume. There are no Gold markings but there is a Heart-shaped mark with an "H" inside. There are stones set in a Maple Leaf design in the centre but they are paste. Can anyone tell me more about this bracelet especially the age. Thanks everyone. RER(BOB)

I've had this a long time and never tried to clean it up so it's a bronzy brown. 1" wide w/pretty filigree settings: brilliants and garnet? stones. Engraved band with great quality clasp.

Why isn't this Victorian? It isn't tiny. My wrist is only 6.5" and this moves around comfortably. In the 1930's ladies wore gloves and many bracelets were made a little bigger to wear over gloves. Thank goodness for that!

I haven't done a metal test. Maybe Gudrun and I will do that together. :)

These were part of a large bag of donated garage sale rejects at Salvation this morning. I got to sort through the whole bag of pieces. All in little plastic snack bags already ID'd and priced. These are marked "made in Austria" on the back of each piece just as the bag said, so they caught my eye right away. They are quite fragile and bendable especially the large rhinestone spray. I repositioned some of the branches. It was rather squashed. The enamel floral pin is in very nice shape with no missing enamel. There were a few petals out of place but no missing stones on either one. -Mike-

When this one came up I just had to have it...This is a stunning silver pewter tone vintage brooch with a brillant green emerald coloured rhinestone or a huge cabachon!. The brooch measures about 1 5/8 inches across. It is in very good vintage condition. Just look t the wormanship at the back. I'm going to have to get the glasses out and look closely for markings. Seller solder as silver or pewter tone. Bit unsure ......

Seller photos, post more tomorrow...Vintage gold yone filigree brooch with pink porcelain roses and faux pearls.
The brooch is approximately 3inces long and over and inch high with faux seed pearls and two tiny pink roses "growing" over a picket fence.
It has a secure clasp.

Trifari, no crown, 1970's? All gold tone with the inside of the leaves brushed. When the owner picked it up, she looked at the price and didn't want to sell it to me...she did anyway I'm sure with some regret. It's got a great feel to it with weight.

PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS, and then maybe someone can tell me something about the maker. Says deeply impressed into the back SPOON, preceeded by a round circle with something in it I can't make out even with my magnifying glasses Then after the block lettered word "SPOON" It says USA 4028 space then PWT ( means Pewter) That must be the "Hallmark"--which impresses me.

There are notes flying upward onto the open top of the grand piano NICELY DETAILED CAT AND PIANO!

This piece is heavy and would be only O.K. for a Coat or Sweater. Measures just under 2 inches long and just over 2 inches high. pewter-- And I wonder also about the jewelry designer-maker.--as well as approxmate age. I haven't ever seen anything like it and it is so sweet!

Clearing my Mums house we found these pieces. Fun and sparkle - love the colour. They look like an oriental origin and we are trying to establish if this sort of jewelry is popular in overseas cultures. They were too dazzling for my Mum. I think they date back to the 1950's. Any one recognise the design please let me know. Living in hope ! Thanks

This was a sad find. Someone had glued a pin to the back to turn it into a brooch. Because of that, the purple glass in the middle lost all of its beauty – but only temporary. I managed to take the glue off and cleaned the glass. I believe that this was originally the center part of a necklace. This means that the rest of this once beautiful necklace is missing. The good news is that it actually looks rather nice on a silver chain.

There is not much I can say about this one other than it is a new addition to my vintage costume jewelry collection. There are no marks anywhere. I believe it might date to the first half of the last century.
Some of the little pearls are missing but I can replace them.

This is it for the day. Just this one little pin from Salvation for all my running around. It's marked Warner which I have to admit I was clueless about...but not anymore ! I don't know why but I don't think this looks so much like a Christmas tree that you couldn't wear it everyday depending on the orientation. Upside down I think it makes a perfectly elegant chandelier. The stones and the setting are clues that this is a quality piece. It's marked Warner on a plaque underneath the pin. It was also made in two sizes. A large one at 2 5/8" and this small one which measures 2". -Mike-

Warner was founded in 1953 and continued production until 1971. It was solely operated by Joseph Warner. This company produced top quality and distinctive jewelry using brilliant rhinestones and outstanding fruit, floral and insect designs. Jewelry marked Joseph Warner or Warner is very scarce and hard to find. Stones were individually set and chosen for their color balance and with a keen eye for composition. Many Warner pieces employed the distinctive black Japaning process.
Joseph Warner’s lovely rhinestone jewelry is solidly made and could remind one of other makers such as Karu, Weiss or Regency. Also of note are his “blooming” mechanical flower pins which open and close by moving a lever.

The silever brooch is Marboux and the gold brooch is unsigned.
Marcel Boucher worked as a jewelry designer for Cartier - Some of the earliest marks say “Marboux” or “MB” or “Boucher”. Does anyone know if the gold tone brooch can be attributed to Boucher?

This pin was in a large lot of assorted brooches I purchased many years ago.
I just love it and have tried many times to identify the maker to look for other similar pieces.
It has a light plastic film on the back and measures 2-7/8"

Ive posted these before but someone complained that they missed them when I put multiples up. Saying that if they didnt like the first brooch they wouldnt open to see the rest....well.....not my problem you're selective, rude or lazy....only joking....so here are my current 3 favourites that are getting a wearing at the moment.....

And yes my guess is...

Scottish, Italian and Czech.....well we know the stone is Czech.......

And yes, the middle one has a huge Citrine in it that is to die for... :)

The first I call flame.....
And if I say it unofficialy I call it the Olympic Flame...
A beautiful scoop of rhinestone crystals with a red square of stones to pull it together... just lovely. Possibly 1970's....

The end photo is the heart and AB crystals made in Germany, has Made In Germany. I think set in 14 or 18 karat gold. And possibly around 1930's...just gorgeous

I found this lovely brooch in my grandmother's collection of vintage jewelry. Most of her items were either unsigned or I was able to find the maker without much trouble through a Google search. However, I have had zero luck finding this piece or the mark anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions or have you seen this mark before?

Most of my Granmother's jewelry was from the 1950's era, with some dating back to the 20's. This piece looks much newer and is in perfect condition. The pin does not extend beyond the safety clasp

I found two really nice brooches at Salvation today. I like the large 2 1/2 " Emmons pendant brooch for it's design and colors. It had been there a while so I grabbed it before it disappeared. The real treasure though is the sterling flower basket brooch. I didn't see a mark initially but behind the pin and very tiny it's marked sterling. It also has a gold wash but only about 40 % of it remains. Mostly on the basket and back. The flowers I found out are celluloid. Colored and carved to look like coral. I actually found a few of this exact pin online. This seems to be an expensive little pin. No matter if it's bent or completely devoid of it's gold finish. Ebay and costume jewelry sites want almost two hundred dollars for it !! Seems celluloid and bakelite pieces are quite pricey at the moment. No maker mentioned by anyone, but I'm thinking it's Japanese from the 30's or so. Score !! -Mike-

Celluloid and Jewelry
Courtesy of daysofelegence.com
and tristateantiques.com

One of the earliest plastics, celluloid is derived from cellulose, a natural plant fiber, and was first synthesized around 1868. A trademark of Hyatt Bros., Newark, NJ (1868). It is a composition mainly of soluble guncotton and camphor, resembling ivory in texture and color. Celluloid was also dyed to imitate coral, tortoise-shell, amber, malachite, etc. Originally called xylonite, celluloid is the word most often used to describe any imitation ivory, bone or tortoise. But there were many other imitators of such natural elements: "ivorine," "French Ivory," "tortine" and the like. Celluloid should not be confused with the harder and more resilient plastic known as Bakelite, Catalin, or Marblette. Celluloid, being highly flammable, lost favor to phenolic resins of the 1930's. Celluloid was first used as synthetic ivory in the manufacture of billiard balls Items commonly found today include hair combs, dresser articles. Celluloid items for wear were often set with pave rhinestones. Celluloid is flammable and deteriorates easily if exposed to moisture, so care should be taken in its use and storage.

Emmons Jewelry
courtesy of collectiblejewels.com

In 1949 Charles Stuart (founder of the Sarah Coventry Jewelry Company) founded the Emmons Jewelry Company to honor his wife Caroline Emmons Stuart. Like Sarah Coventry jewelry, the Emmons line was sold at home parties. The retail prices of the Emmons pieces were higher than Sarah Coventry pieces (Sarah Coventry was founded in honor of his daughter). Today Emmons pieces are rarer than Sarah Coventry pieces. The company was located in New York City, and did business until 1981, at which time it closed its doors for the last time. The EMMONS mark came into use in 1955.

I bought this at the same second hand shop as the Agon watch - for the same money - 60 cents. This is really pretty. Doesn't look like base metal - no bronze color to be found. Does anyone know what the "3 S" means, which is stamped on the clasp? I haven't come across such a stamp on jewelry before. No other marks anywhere. I polished it with a silver cloth and it brightened up csoniderably. Thanks for any help!

I have looked everywhere for the opportunity to own this very interesting jeweled cuff by Kenneth Jay Lane, and imagine my delight when I scored! This cuff features two tigers with heads adorned with a high dome light sapphire cabochon and emerald cabochon eyes. The face is encrusted with crystal rhinestones, and the teeth are painted with white enamel and red enamel for the tongues. The rest of the cuff is adorned with oval flawed emeralds, with gaps paved with more crystal rhinestones. Signed "K.J.L." in an oval cartouche inside the cuff. There are some flaws to the cuff, but the rhinestones are in amazing shape for their age. I also have the newer version of this design, and I am thinking about writing a comparison in the blog!

My grandmother had a stroke and she can't walk nor talk anymore so I'm trying to find out the history behind these jewelry she left for me in her honor. If anyone can help me with the jewelry department, I'd much appreciate it.

Two Vintage Russian brooches.
1. Vintage Lacquer Palekh Russian Blue Rose Brooch Hand painted Signed at the back.
Palekh miniature is a Russian folk handicraft of miniature painting, which is done with tempera paints on varnished articles made of papier-mâché (jewelry, small boxes, cigarette and powder cases etc.).
Palekh Russian lacquer art on papier-mâché first appeared in 1923 in the village of Palekh, and is based on a long local history of icon painting. This handicraft and style of miniature painting bore different names throughout its development, such as the Palekh Artel of Ancient Painting (since 1924), Palekh Artists’ Association (since 1932), and Artistic Production Workshops of the Artistic Fund of the USSR (since 1953).
The technology of making a semi-finished product was borrowed from the lacquer handicraft masters of Fedoskino (see Fedoskino miniature). The Palekh miniatures usually represent characters from real life, literary works, fairy tales, bylinas, and songs. They are painted with local bright paints over the black background and are known for their delicate and smooth design, abundance of golden shading, and accurate silhouettes of flattened figures, which often cover the surface of the lids and sides of the articles completely.

2. An enameled hand painted brooch which I believe to be a Russian spinning peasant girl on porcelain or perhaps copper? Very nice colored. A simple plaque.

Please help me with the Russian signature on brooch one and who can tell more about brooch number 2?

A nice example of a piece of vintage costume jewelry which we can not use the name MICRO mosaic. This cute bee brooch is an example of the years 40-50s and tesserrae quite large. For this we have to use the name Mosaic but this brooch is no less fun you think so?

First: I need your advice on this brooch, what type and era is this brooch?
Is it a mourning brooch or something else? It is surpricingly light, it only weighs 15 grams and the size is 5 cm x 4,5 cm. It seems to be one carved piece mounted on a base. It has a brass nedle and c-clasp. It somewhat feels like plastic and at the same time not, much lighter, can´t figure it out. Thanks for advice. Any ideas and thoughts are weolcome. Thanks!

Sorry I have´nt cleaned it yet, want to know what material it might be first.

This groovy, and loud four piece set sneakily called to me from the costume jewelry table at a friend's garage sale. turn's out, her mom actually WORE this set back in the early 7o's !! the cuff has a spring tension closure, the earring's have the traditional pierced hook's, the necklace has a non removable, double hinged 3 piece pendant the double chain's that hold's the pendant are 18", and 20". amazingly, the necklace/pendant isn't very heavy, and although it might be right back in style again, I won't be wearing it. any guess what the "mystery metal" is ? vermeil ? whoever made it took the time to "deburr" the back side of all the "cut out" hole's on every piece of jewelry, before it it was coated in the gold coating. there are no maker's mark's, number's, or symbol's anywhere to be found on any of the piece's.

So this little batch of rings are a mix of styles and materials. From left to right, brown could be celluloid, the domed mod one could be plastic or lucite, the big blue one has a glass pearl and lucite petals and an adjustable back, 2" across, then next is a rhinestone bow, 1 3/4" across, then the ruby-colored faceted glass with adjustable band, that one is quite heavy, 1 1/2" square, then the round glass faceted in an embossed setting with more etched curlicues on the sides, 1 1/2", then the cameos, the blue and white one is on a stretch band, and the last black and pearl cameo with fleur de lis design is stamped Jewelmint, contemporary, 1 1/2" and also quite heavy. Thanks for looking.

Here are two more pieces from yesterday's jewelry sorting at Salvation Army. The Crown Trifari Alfred Phillippe poured glass piece is nicely made and very heavy. Intricate goldtone metal construction on this one. Lots of other pieces in this design but I didn't see this exact pin. Marked on the back with the Crown over the "T" mark. The large silver butterfly brooch has amazing sparkle and the teardrop pearl abdomen makes it spectacular. No mark on this one unfortunately. I've seen them listed as wedding brooches though. -Mike-

Bought this item at a yard sale and I know the beads are glass Took to a appraiser and he did not know much about it Someone mentioned maybe Miriam Haskell but this piece is not signed at all Looked it up and it said that Miriam Haskell did not sign her pieces until the fifties. metal is either brass or copper Can anyone help me to determine who made this piece or from what country it may have come from .

I love purple and green! This is the perfect match, however, I wish the earrings were made of silver – but they are not! I can wear them only for a short time because I cannot tolerate earrings made of other materials than gold or silver.

This is a pair of small earrings I bought at a church sale. If I remember correctly, I paid fifty cents. Usually I wear larger pieces of jewelry but because I am really bad keeping my earrings together, I decided to get them as a “back-up.”

Each little rose is differently carved. It appears to be made of some kind of a stone or possibly coral.

I have this brooch for some time. It is nothing special, however, I like the colour of the metal. It almost looks like copper. I don’t have anything that would go with it therefore, for the time being, the brooch is at home in a box.

I found this little tree frog marked "Reja Sterling" sticking up out of the ground in my garden. Unlike most Reja brooches, he isn't vermeil, and the original stone on his back wasn't clear. The eye that remains is emerald green glass. He dates to the mid-forties.

This delicate pin belonged to my grandmother. I thought it was Bakelite but now I'm thinking its celluloid. The rose is a symbol of the Virgin Mary. My grandmother was a tiny, religious, French canadian lady who was profoundly deaf from a very young age, probably from scarlet fever. I forgot I had this piece.

................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................I don't have much to say about these necklace's. I just like them. I hope you do too!

I recently inherited this jewelry box after my grandfather passed away. It was supposedly my great grandmother's who immigrated from Germany. Past that, I have no idea what I have. The box is 16.5 x 8.5 x 11. It contains 6 pull out drawers on the inside. Pretty heavy, it has a lot of inlaid wood. It also has a locking mechanism - no key when I received it.

Hi I am posting this as I would love to find out more about this from someone who knows about them, I think it's coral and have seen something like this somewhere on a site a long time ago, need someone with a good memory,

Hi this is showing signs of age as you can she it starting to come apart,when I pointed this out to the girl in the shop, she said oh we can't sell that and I had to stop her from throwing this in the garbage bin.i said don't do that I will give you a buck, we was both happy. I love it and think it's deco at least.

Found in yard of old Bayou Teche house, Cajun country SW Louisiana, where all military men were remembered as being in the army. Assume it to be a sweetheart medal given to a female family member, but don't know. Can't find any info on it. Where did the soldiers buy these things? Stateside before they left? Were salesmen out in the field in Europe/the Pacific? Did the girls buy them themselves at home?... and if so, where? Stores? Mail order?
Thanks, all!
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I'm trying to find out information on this Hobe necklace that I got, it is signed also on the metal back. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I don't even no what types of stones they are or what year it is from..

Hi,everybody
I wanted to write that I don't collect jewellery.I have it like every woman.Sometimes I buy something,somtimes I get as presents,but if I have it in some boxes perhaps I yet collect it?
Anyway,when I'm abroad ,I like to buy something as a souvenir.
This brooch was bought in 1979 in Kiev.It's made of silverplated copper,enameled and hand painted.I like its flower motif and interfusing colours.
Thanks for looking:)

Sometimes I wonder where my priorities are: I don’t like lizards but I like rhinestones, especially green ones. When I saw this brooch I realized that the quality was good but I didn’t see the mark on it. When I got home I checked it out more carefully and saw the mark.

I had this pin for some time but becuase I believe it is not of very good quality I have not posted it before. I also noticed that one of the rhinestones fell out and I cannot find it, however I think it shouldn't be too hard to replace it. I also think that this pin is not old. Any ideas are very much appreciated.

Okay so this ring. It's huge across, 1 1/2" (picture the size of a button mushroom for dimensions), and the whole surface back to front top to bottom is covered with marcasites. But there are no markings on what I would have presumed was a silver setting. Instead looks like base metal, possibly silver plated. I'm guessing this is a designer ring, would love to know who did design/make it. Any information, guesses, ideas, theories, tarot card readings, please feel free to share. Thanks for looking.

This Trifari necklace is in mint condition. The colour is perfect for spring: soft yellow.

The necklace is marked Trifari and Patent Pending. I believe it dates to 1951 or earlier. I have seen some other jewelry on line with the same shape of flowers but so far I have not come across the exact necklace.

No idea of maker, probably will never know. Just wanted to show you my latest brooch. One of my favourite styles in the silver or pewter metal with the blue cabochon as soon as I saw this I just had to have it........

So if you know the maker, point me in the direction of source then feel free to let me know.

I have a Crown Trifari bangle that I really think is cool. , but I'm having a very hard time finding anything out about it. I looks like a rootbeer type bakelite? I'm not sure of the era...probably about 30's or 40's? I there anyone out there that would know more. Material it's made of? Possible uniqueness or value?? Year's it may have been produced?? I'm hoping someone could help me...I'm stuck! THANKS!! :)

Christian Dior earrings silver tone metal crystal stones.
Hallmarked Christian Dior Boutique (R) inside an oval.
Hoop style, massive, with 30 cristal stones on each earring.
Found those in the original light grey pouch. Does anybody know, the metal used on this pair of earrings
I think it might be silver plated or rhodium plated, no silver patina on them.

Though it's missing a wing, I find this pony tail holder gorgeous. One of my favorites. There is no indication of who made the piece, unless it was on the lost wing. I really don't know much about jewelry, so I don't know what it is made out of.

I love this brooch, but really know nothing about it. Just one more thing I found out walking my dogs. Just one little corner sticking out of the dirt caught my eyes and I carefully dug it up. I couldn't believe it when I realized that only one stone was missing! There is no mark on the piece so I don't know who made it, where it was made, how old it is, or what it's made out of.
Note: I took one pic with the brooch hanging from a chain and using the flash.

37" long art deco style 20's or 30's belt. I think some of the plain circle metal links might be missing. From old catalog pictures I've seen this example that also show those long plastic beads. Pretty color mix of "spinach green" marbled celluloid or bakelite. The diamond shapes have metal motifs riveted to the plastic base. When I find the catalog picture I will post it.

These Napier pieces were all found at the thrift store. 1st is a caged faux pearl necklace. Next is a gold tone filigree butterfly brooch and last is a V herringbone necklace. They are all signed the same as the first piece. From the 80's. Thanks for looking.

This are a pair of long statement 925 silver and gold earrings.
By their weight, (quite light) I think this are electroformed silver.
I just cant recognize the designer/artist that made them.
Looks Like "AH Art" or "AN Art"
Can someone help me recognize this stamp? I need the name of the artist.

I'm trying to recognize costume jewelry items, that my late mom left for me.I found this pair of earrings as seen in the picture, but those have a stamp like FF. Two( ff ) letters elongated and rounded in the base of the two...Does anyone recognizes this pair of earrings?

Does anyone have any clue about this unmarked piece? It looks like the clasp has been replaced, because it doesn't match the time period and the base of the clasp on either side is not semetric. I have stared at this "cat" (it is what it looks like to me) brooch endlessly and don't want to sell it yet, I want to know more about it. I am pretty sure that the stones are a mix of moonstone, colored glass, rhinestone and possibly a rock opal? I can't remember if the darker opal name is correct. It has beautiful cartouche design around all of the beautiful colors that seem to look like a cat as a whole. I didn't see that at first, but after staring at it endlessly I noticed the ears (the two blue stones/glass at the top).

These belonged to my mother. They are silver toned and have small inset rhinestones. The patent number is 161,288 and they are marked Boucher 3401. The patent was filed 9-9-1950. They are quite 'springy' and fit over and around the ear.

Another treasure from Salvation today. This Bohemian glass brooch is made by the UK company "Miracle". They began manufacturing in Birmingham in 1946. During the last 67 years, they have been a leading designer and British manufacturer of Celtic jewellery, Irish jewellery and Scottish style jewellery. This piece measures about 1 1/2" in diameter and the center stone is Bohemian glass made to look like Scottish agate. -Mike-

Miracle Jewelry
Courtesy of miraclejewellery.co.uk

Our range includes items such as Kilt Pins, Crosses, Brooches, Pendants and Earrings. The collection has evolved from historic pieces as well as from the large library of designs accumulated over the years. Antiqued pewter, antiqued gold and chromium plated settings highlight the Bohemian glass faux agates, quartzes and Rhinestones which are a key feature of our collection.
In May last year (2013) Miracle moved to Cornwall where it is now being made by St Justin using the same processes and finishes that were being used in Birmingham
The range encompasses:
1. Miracle antiqued pewter and gold plated pewter jewellery set with Bohemian glass reproductions of semi-precious stones, offering unparalleled colour options.
2. Mizpah chrome finished jewellery incorporating the library of original designs from Quarrier Ward and Ward Bros some of which go back over 100 years. Most are set mainly with Bohemian glass Amethyst and Cairngorm stones.

In 1970 Aldo Cipullo, designer of the Love bracelet, partnered with Charles Revson and Cartier, founder of Revlon cosmetics, to release an electroplated Love bracelet. The item is a cheaper version of the famous Cartier Love design. The Revson bracelet looks almost identical to the original, but with a screw on only one side and a hinge on the other. Since the bracelet is electroplated, it is coated with a precious metal, like gold, but it is less valuable than an original 18k Cartier Love bracelet. The gold the bracelet is plated with is 18k, though it is not solid, so the item may be advertised as “18k Aldo Cipullo Love bracelet” even though this can be misleading. Does anyone know what the 18K electroplate is bonded to? What's the metal content?

I thought this was a very interesting little watch. It has dual acrylic crystals to show off the mechanism in the back and even the front dial is open a bit in the center. The odd thing is there is not a mark on it ! No maker, country, nothing. It winds and runs great too. The chain has a coppery hue while the watch case has gold and silver metals on it. So the chain probably isn't original. I'm thinking China or some such thing. It's a bit of a mystery. -Mike-

absolutely adorable brooch featuring a cat trying to play with fish in a fish bowl. Even the fish are swinging on their own clip...the metal is so golden it almost looks carat plate or at least dipped. I'm loving the collection of brooches. Very sad not to be able to wear nexklaces but these are a terrific alternative and the grandchildren love them....

Havent looked as yet for maker or identification markings... will do...
I will take more photos tomorrow of my own...

A sweet dragonfly pin made by Hobe in textured gold tone finish, probably 1960s-80s? I decided to start displaying my insect pins on a window curtain rather then have them stay packed in boxes, so when I go through my stash and find a critter, it goes onto a family room curtain. I have had a butterfly up for a couple of weeks and believe it or not, it still makes me (and other people) do a double take almost every time I walk into the room, even though I know perfectly well it's not real.

A pretty little pin featuring a surprisingly large variety of shapes and colors for its "stones" set in gold tone metal and whimsical design, the color scheme indicates 1960s but could be earlier - would love some help on researching its possible manufacturer or a chance to see other figural brooches in similar style.

This appears to be hand made I am not positive on that but it does look it. It is made of Mother of pearl & does show some very pretty colours. Not that this is noticeable in these photos. I have also found a pair of earrings made of the same & also hand made from Mother of Pearl that goes very well with the bracelet. But when I was taking the photo's I could only find the one so I am sorry about that. When I seek it out I will repost.

I do not know what this bracelet is made from so I'm hoping someone has a idea from the photos. It is cool to the touch the middle photo is more in line with the natural colour of the item on the inside were the pattern is it is very close in colour. Each tile is 1 stroke off being 2 inches in length, the width is 1 stroke off being 1 inch wide so it is close to being 2 by 1 inches each tile. I did take more photos but it seems they have not downloaded.

Found this huge faux jade brooch at Salvation this morning. I really didn't know that Vendome is actually Coro's high end line of jewelry. It's marked in the upper right hand corner by the pin. Lot's of images online of this piece along with the necklace and earrings. I wasn't that lucky though just scored the brooch. Maybe the other pieces will turn up eventually. I don't watch "Mad Men" but Peter Campbell's mother-in-law wears this Vendome faux jade brooch and earring set, in Season 4, Episode 11. Interesting to see something you own being worn an a popular TV series and that wardrobe is using vintage pieces from that decade. -Mike-

"Coro"
The Jewelry Lines and Marks
Courtesy of www.jewelcollect.org

Coro's mainstay products consisted of cast jewelry although stampings were also used. Coro marketed many so called lines of jewelry. Unique names were invented for the different lines depending on which type store would be selling them. Some stores would sell, or carry one or several lines but not certain others, and vice versa.
The name and/or mark of each line was only important at that time for this reason:
A store that sold, say, Coro-marked jewelry, was not allowed to carry Vendome mark jewelry. Vendome was Coro's better line, more costly. A better store would carry Vendome but would not want Coro [mark] because by the early 1950s it had come to represent a cheaper line.
The later Coro lines, from 1950s and on, with the Coro mark on them, were only sold in general department stores. Better specialty stores such Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Dillard's, Bloomingdale's, Gum's, and other fine stores, would carry Vendome, Corocraft, Coro Sterling Craft but not plain Coro. These lines were pricier to appeal to the specialty store customer.
But not necessarily all lines were produced at the Coro plant, some were made by other manufacturing contractors, such as the Hedison Co. in Providence. Some lines were even imported, including lower-priced items with a Coro hangtag which also had the country of origin printed on the reverse.

When I saw this brooch I thought it was a bit unusual. It is rather larger – about 4.25 inches. The brooch is unmarked but I think it might be a Butler and Wilson vintage item. It is gently worn. One can see that on the back but the front is in very good condition. There are no missing or replaced stones and no repair. I found several similar items on line: some marked, some unmarked, and some looking like this one but with obvious difference.

I think there is a pretty good chance that my pin could be a real Butler and Wilson. If it is not then it is still quite a conversation piece LOL

Had this neat little box I needed to put something in so I thought this ring from Salvation fit the bill. A large square Princess cut center stone (carat ??) flanked by two baguettes on either side. It's actually very nicely made and set for a costume piece and looks quite impressive. Don't have a clue as to what the stone is. Glass, CZ, White Sapphire or Zircon. The metal carries no marks for either a maker or composition. -Mike-

Beautiful pendant-brooch from a great designer. Goldtone metal with freshwater pearls and semi precious stones.

From Israel to NYC Art School
Courtesy of Etsy
Michal is an Israeli-born designer who has been working in New York since the 1970's. Her pieces are heavily influenced by Middle Eastern aesthetics, Judaism, and Victorian jewelry. She lives in New York with her husband and three children. Michal holds a Master's Degree in studio art from New York University and a bachelor's degree in graphic art from the University of Maryland.
The process begins with Michal, who singlehandedly designs the new collections each season. After making hundreds of prototypes by hand, Michal presents her work to the studio. All the employees come together and discuss which pieces will be good sellers, which pieces fit our aesthetic, and which pieces should ultimately be cut from the collections. The remaining new pieces are then taken to wholesale craft shows around the country, where gallery and shop owners place orders on them. The artisans get to work recreating each piece by hand and the customer service team ships the pieces off. After each season we reflect on trends, popular pieces, and begin brainstorming for the next round of collections.

This is a pair of large dangle earrings. They appear to be hand-made. There are no marks whatsoever on the earrings. I don’t know what the material is. To be honest, I bought them only because I always lose my earrings and with these ones I stand a chance to find them.

This is a bit out of my comfort zone. I bought this necklace because of the colours. I imagined it worn with a solid coloured t-shirt or a pretty summer dress and thought it could look interesting. I don’t know anything about it; I have no idea where and when it was made. Any ideas are appreciated.

I am always a huge fan of Panetta jewelry, especially the large, cocktail rings. Imagine my delight when I found this wonderful Panetta necklace, featuring vibrant lapis lazuli cabochons of different shapes and sizes. Each stone is placed on a gold branch-like setting that looks free form or organic. The bib section of the necklace terminates with a large drop that is articulated; held to the necklace frame by a small oval piece that is also articulated. The necklace comes with a safety chain, which is always an added bonus to a secure clasp. Signed "Panetta" at the back, near the clasp.

I came across these interesting pair of what appears Japanese figures estimated to be purchased about 40 years ago. I picked it up from the original owner at a yard sale and was told they are silver but I am not sure? They are about 1 and a half inches tall and they appear to be coat pins or brooch. Could not find any writing or markings. Please advise. I am new into collecting costume jewelry.

I just love these ginormous bling necklaces. This one has faceted milkglass stones, clear faceted glass stones, and rhinestones in pronged settings. The lower row in the middle and two side panels swing from rods on the back. The whole front panel measures a whopping 6" across, with the central medallion measuring 2 1/2" top to bottom. Everything about this necklace screams Hollywood glam, a piece an actress or model would wear with an evening gown and furs. Do you agree or disagree? If anyone knows how to find out more about this necklace, please feel free to share. Thanks for looking.

I found this Trifari for Alfred Philippe necklace at SA a few weeks ago. Named Forbidden Fruit, from the 1950's. It has many defects, probably due to its care. Is there anyway to return it to its former state?

These are about 1" - not the sterling charms but they are from the 60's, colorful fun (does anyone have Florida the New England states I could trade something for?)

Only 15 charms on this bracelet bought from 3 different sources. I guess I am going to have to segregate the remaining 35 states on another 1 or 2 bracelets. :-) and wink. What does that mean? Segregation once again?

I recently bought this Gorgeous Necklace online and I was wondering if anyone can give me any idea when and where it was made.Are there any more pieces of this same Design out there,for example matching Earrings or is this necklace Unique?From my research Dominique Aurientis also worked in Indonesia as well as Paris.The Style appears to be Byzantine.The finish is 22k Gold Plate and the amber stones are poured glass Dimensions are : Chain Length 42",Pendant size 80 mm Long by 55 mm Wide,Weight is 197 gms

old wedding dress, made with fabric flowers and wax, appearing orange blossom. The set consists of a wedding ring, a white tulle veil and a wedding pin.
The tradition d'oranger wax flowers that adorned the crowns of France married, dates from around 1830 and died just after the first world war.
Orange blossom symbolizes purity, and therefore the virginity of the bride.
The manufacture of these artificial flowers concerned many companies during this period, the largest of which was located in Lower Loire (Loire Atlantique current)
Besides crowns Wedding, bouquets, brooches, crowns honorary bridesmaids were also made with the same materials.
Virginity bouquet were also often worn by married the back of his suit.

So I received this ring from my father about a month ago. I remember my grandma always wearing this ring and spinning it around her finger. I am just trying to maybe figure out how old it may be. It is stamped 14kp and not sure what karat it is with the diamond cluster. Just seeing who may be able to tell me how old it may be!!

So, a medallion with a sailing ship. Appears to be goldtone on base metal, enamel on the front. I don't know anything about ships, if the sort of ship has any significance re this medallion. Maybe just some touristy sort of doodad? Ideas, thoughts, suggestions, I am happy to hear them. Thanks for looking. Oh, and if it seems like I'm posting a lot today, that's because I am. It's lovely to be in here, calm and cool, away from the real world.

These looked like seed-beads but when i looked closer i'm thinking that they might be pearls of some sort.
These seem pretty heavy, the way the back piece is, I figured it might be for a better fit. I haven't seen anyone wearing clip-on earrings for a long time.

Its been a long brake, and much happened, but I still love jewelry :-)
This morning I stumbled upon this pair of bakelite earrings. They were 1,5€, so I had to have them. i m sure I have some matching pieces in my jewelry cabinet. Nice start of the season.
Speaking of which: say Hi to the newest addition of the family! (With vintage outfit, what did you think!) ;-)

A pair of funny earrings made of colourful glass and "gold" metal.
No idea who made them. I put them once because they matched the skirt that I also put on just one time.Perhaps their time is yet to come?

I believe this to be one of my grandmothers rings, I think maybe from the 30's, I have been told that the stones are garnet and diamond but the shank seems to have been repaired over the ages, (maybe from my mum) and seems to be copper (not sure) It seems to me to be a bit of a mongrel, but I love that because it represents how tough my grandmother was, her mother died when she was two and her father murdered at 15, she married in 1932 and had 11 children and her husband died when the youngest was 2 and she kept them together in Australia in a time where there was no government assistance. I am thinking of replacing the shank with gold from my mothers and my own wedding rings to make it into a real family piece... love to know what you think... not sure what the name of the setting actually is.

These, I am guessing, were my great grandmother's favorite pieces, only because they are the only ones that were boxed to keep anything from happening to them.

I tried to figure out if they are glass or real. In the sun, they seem to be too perfect in color and uniformity (is that a word, lol) They are both pretty heavy and knotted between each pearl. I tried the tooth test, the darker necklace on the left it did not phase them at all, the lighter set on the right it seemed to scratch and change the color. The necklace on the left has no markings, but a really odd rhinestone in the clasp. All the rhinestones are clear, except for 1 green one on the very tip....a clue to anyone? The necklace on the right has JAPAN on the clasp. I know the clasp was first introduced in the 1700's and used until 1900? Can anyone maybe help with getting a closer date and/or a good test for faux vs. real?

Another for the collection. This is 16.5" with the barrel clasp and pretty carved beads. That length was popular for these. I also like the 2 "tulip" shape beads. Some of the tan....I would call this color apple juice have dark stains most likely from perfume discoloration.

It's celluloid - brittle and easily chipped. But this one is nearly perfect - not like a red one I posted a year ago that I love but disappointed me with all the damage:

I found this is in an estate sale cheap and broken. It has the Weiss stamp on the back. I was told it was 70 years old. No stones missing. Can anyone tell me if the stones are glass or plastic? How can I clean it? Any info would be appreciated!

I got these earrings some time ago, and when I saw some similar ones on the weekend, I decided to post mine. Because my earrings are unmarked and I found them in a pile of junk, I really don’t know anything about them. They could be old or a recent reproduction, who knows.

Here is what I see: The earrings are in perfect condition. No stones are missing. All stones are clear and shiny and they have been set rather than glued. The backs of the stones are open. The metal is very shiny too (on the photos there is a yellow shine – but that is only an illusion). I believe that the metal could be plated with something. The earrings are not magnetic.

The earrings have a screw-on system but the actual nuts seem to have been replaced.
Based on the style I would say that they could be art deco. I posted a pair earlier on CW but the quality of the earlier pair of earrings is really bad in comparison. For example, the other pair has glued in rhinestones and was made of what appears to me to be some kind of pot metal.

Any ideas on maker's or dates? Thanks to kyratango, I do know they are after 1930's due to the modern round safety clasp and round hinge. None of the pieces are marked and the last one is missing one of the small clear rhinestones.

Is there a good website or book to lead me to tell the difference between styles....Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Victorian, Modern, etc?

this is another piece I inherited from my Mother in Law, who was born in Scotland in 1926. I am not sure if this is crystal or glass and there are no maker's marks on it, but I think it is really pretty. I learned from katherinescollections that arora borealis was made after 1956, how about this clasp? The clasp has 3 little rhinestones in each side. Can anyone add any info? I have found a lot of similar necklaces online, they seem to be pretty abundant.

I was really surprised to receive this piece from my Grandmother who stated this belonged to my Great Grandmother. She was born in 1900 in Italy, but I have only seen her on rare occasion in a piece of jewelry :)

This one I can find no marks on. Can anyone possibly date or identify possible maker? Is there a good website or book I could get for identifying unmarked costume jewelry? Is this rhinestone or crystal?Thanks!

Fabulous Lalique Nerita ring in green. Vintage, from the 1990s. Marked Lalique France. It gives a beautiful gold tone in the light. This model is made in many different colours, but this is one of my favourites. I hope you enjoy it.

Hello everyone want to share my new find it looks to be vintage but could be wrong.This brooch is decorated with beautiful flowers one in each end with long leafs and one big bulb. its showing some type of discoloration. I am not sure of type of metal it is could this be brass or silver and layer in brass. Can anyone help with type of metal it is and what era it might be. Thank you in advance :) Hope you like it :)

This is part of a collection my mother in law left me. It is a really cute bow made out of stone with a different color stone surrounding it. The metal seems to be sterling silver, I used a polishing cloth on a small section and it shines and a magnet does not stick to it. The back has a JH and ABD hallmarks. I have found several JH, but no ABD. Also, I am not sure if the JH could be John Hardy? Any ideas....anyone?

This is a broach that was gifted to Matilda Kupp from actress Elizabeth Taylor. It is believed to be a production piece worn by Elizabeth Taylor either on a stage or in a film production. If any one has any information, perhaps an image of Elizabeth Taylor wearing the broach that would be super.

Here are a pair of Miriam Haskell 1950s earrings. I have dated them through the clips.
These are a large pair of earrings meassuring 1 inches across and at the highest point 1.5 inches, they are signed with her full name. The earrings are in a Gold tone filigree metal, there is a large blue rhinestone which is held in by a prong setting. There are also a number of white, blue, and gold beads radiating outwards.
I think there are some people who have knowledge of Miriam Haskell on this forum, please can you let me know if I am correct on my dating.
I'm sorry about the photo quality they are the sellers.
Many thanks for looking

I have a small gold purse. It has a hallmark of a swan inside a circle. It is most likely a Swarovski. Nice rhinestone crystals. My question is what is it for. Is it a pendant? Was it used as a fob? Just curious if someone has seen anything like it.

Here is a wonderful gold pendant. I'm not sure if it is real gold. Most likely GF. It has a wonderful thick stone. I believe it's a tiger eye? Most likely I'm wrong. It is an unusual piece. Can't really say where it came from.

This Boucher brooch was found at an estate sale, only 2 dollars. It has emerald green baguettes and clear Pave rhinestones. Unfurling feathers. Signed and numbered 3177, which indicates it from the 1950's. It has a bit of wear, but looks like it was enjoyed.

I am not sure about this bangle. It is made of plastic, not too heavy, and probably not very old at all. I loved the colour and the flowers and so I got it. I looked on line but couldn’t find one like this. I hope it’s not a recent cheap import. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Bugbee and Niles were known for making superior Jewelry. They were in business from 1866 to 2009. I have several pieces of theirs, this being one of my favorites. Forgot to say I had the stones tested by a Jeweler and they are real Amethyst.

One of the first costume jewelry books I bought (many years ago) was "Amazing Gems" by Deanna Farnetti Cera. It is probably out of print, but it is well worth owning.

I was entranced by the cover photo of a fantasy fish with a large blue glass stone in its mouth. The brooch is attributed to Marcel Boucher "due to its style and its unconventional subject: and is circa dated to the 1940s due to its rosy gold-plating. There aren't any marks on either brooch.

A few years later, I was fortunate enough to acquire the fantasy fish in an auction. Then, a friend offered me the 2nd fish on the bottom which I believe also was made by Boucher.

Both were cast metal, molded to depict the fish. Each body has been gold-plated, as well as rhodium plated and then engraved in order to define the scales. The top fish has a large blue, navette-cut glass stone in its mouth and small, pave-set rhinestones in its tail and fins. The 2nd fish has similar, but smaller navette-shaped glass stones in pale blue and yellow.

Each is large and heavy, obviously requiring a substantive jacket when worn! Fish #1 is 3 1/2" tall and 2 1/2" wide. Fish #2 is 3 1/2" from mouth to tail and almost 3" fin to fin.

This is a very old clasp/buckle,c. a hundred yrs,which belonged to my grandma.It's made of yellow metal and silver (?) plated.I'm not good at metal so I won't guess what it is.Tere aren't any marks on it but I think it might be Russian. It's precisely made of a thin wire and a metal thread.
If anyone knows about filigree I'd be grateful for a clue:)

A few peices picked up of recent. The Opal ring, again Australian. I think it is a doublet but not too sure because I'm still learning but it's not a triplet. Unfortunately these items don't photograph well and show the colours and veins or red and yellow and green. 18 carat gold.

The brooches, the first one has streaks of bent gold metal in the shape of a flower surrounding a pretty glass "stone" in the style of an opal.

The second brooch is in the Scottish style with gol tone metal in rope style, centre stone bright yellow, with surrounding yellow, red and green glass "stones". Very similar to the Celtic shape and designs

Got these from an estate in Florida. The pin brooch is approximately 2" long. I believe it to be fairly old. There are some Asian characters on the back. If you look closely, you will see crazing. Don't know if this was done intentionally or just a sign of age. The earrings are screw back and they have crazing as well. All are hand painted. Does anyone have some ideas about these? Maybe what kind of material? I believe they are Japanese but does anyone know?

Encouraged by valentino's and others posts ,I'm posting this old (my Mom's) bracelet.I don't collect jewellery but have some bling I'd like to share.
This bracelet comes from 1940s .The "silver" ring was inlaid with marcasite,but unfortunetely they "gone with the wind".I don't wear it but keep on my dressing table and like to touch and hold in my hands.
Thanks for looking:)

Hi everyone! I bought this little frog a few months ago at a yard-sale. It looks vintage, but I'm not sure it really is. It is 7 cm long (approx. 2' 3/4). I have no idea of its origin and age. Any help would be much appreciated!

I wanted to do something special w/these 3 wonderful .75" black and pale pink carved bakelite ball buttons. Dug around (ha!) my stash of black beads and found these 1" wavy German Lucite beads and some new Czech faceted glass barrel beads.

Strung it all together in a easier length than the traditional 16" 30's plastic necklaces. This is 18". Always gets compliments and to me is the best use of these buttons. I think this particular process is called overdyed and then carved to show both colors.

Hope you enjoy and it's okay to just like it since I know most people are not as nuts about plastic as I am.

P.S - Watched the 1984 series "Jewel In the Crown" which spans 1942-47 and is good to watch for period clothes and jewelry. Some bakelite to enjoy. The clothes, sets, LOCATIONS and cars are really great though.

I just bought this wonderful 16.5" red choker/necklace. I thought it was bakelite but doesn't pass simichrome tests. Also because of the crazing on barrel beads and at the clasp. Doesn't matter to me - this is very nice.
It's a great example of old plastics out there. The color is most true to first picture - a lovely opaque warm red.

Note the faceted round beads tool marks? I believe this is from Europe. Items from US in this same time frame were not faceted but smooth lovely beads.

I thought these had a interesting design. They're kind of like large fish scales. The pearl accents seem to support the aquatic theme. The other thing that they seem to resemble are Ginko tree leaves, but those are more fan shaped. There are no marks on either and the ear rings use a lever style clip on. That might indicate age and origin but I'm not sure. European pieces seem to use that style of clip. Nice to find the set too. -Mike-

Weiss Green glass green strawberry - umarkered- or could be grape but to me it looks like a strawberry. Seller calls it a flower! Mid 20th Century.

Anyhow, those of you who know me through a glass email will have heard me speak of the Weiss family and the industrial glass they made in the Czech region. They were invaded and the glass works taken over by the Nazi's. Some of the family were killed, some were forced to keep the glass works going. Some emigrated to Australia which are the Weiss family we were neighbours and school friends with. Some escaped to the USA.

However this glass brooch was made by Albert Weiss's Weiss glass of New York. He was born and bred there and commenced making Costume glass in 1942 so obviously not involved in the war or in the evacuation of the family across the world. Having said that there is I believe a family tie back in the tree somewhere. But please, no confusion. I would hate ppl to think there is implication of association.

Again I am posting this as the same seller of my Czech brooch is yet to send but I was so excited at getting these two pieces. The USA is def the best place to buy Costume. So many choices... :)Will post more photos when it arrives ...

The brooches arrived and they are splendid! Colour even greener but really hard to photograph but they are gorgous.

This jewelry was purchased at SA last week and were sold as a set. I could tell that they didn't match, but for $2.75 I figured, why not. After returning home I looked them over with a magnifying glass, and to my surprise found the earrings were signed Weiss. Thanks for looking.

- Auguste Bonaz cream and red galalith necklace, circa 1928 -- note the metal barrel clasp
- Auguste Bonaz signature. Easy to fake as it is heat-stamped into the galalith.
- Auguste Bonaz galalith necklace in white and black. Circa 1928.
- Galalith necklace in red and black attributed to Auguste Bonaz. It is an exact match to one on page 137 of Jewels of Fantasy, by Deanna Farnetti Cera, except for its clasp. Ginger Moro and I examined this piece and believe it is probably a fake.
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In the early 1900s, celluloid and galalith plastics became popular as replacements for natural horn plastic. These new plastics which could convincingly emulate ivory, horn and tortoise moved the market from handmade to mass market. Galalith was a milk-based casein plastic and was more durable than celluloid, heat-malleable and produced in a wide range of colors.

Auguste Bonaz took over the family hair ornament business from his father, switching from natural horn to celluloid in 1910 for pendants and beautiful, lacey openwork headdresses and mantilla combs, some as high as 30 centimeters. After Auguste Bonaz's death in 1922, his wife and sons continued to run the firm and switched to buckles and small pins for cloche hats as hairstyles changed. In the late 1920s, they produced bold Modernist necklaces of Galalith sections in contrasting colors.

These necklaces were highly collectible starting in the 1990s, so much that an entire industry was built around selling fakes. I haven't paid any attention to the market for these in many years, but there are pieces for sale. Buyer beware!

This necklace is heavy enough to have a large screw back clasp. Several strings of gray pearl glass seed beads. Copper and brass? disk balls and decorated barreled center piece.
12 ounces:340.194 grams
I thought that the mark read :USA CJVT ~ But what I can see is UI or(J)A C then a backwards C or J, VT.
I would wear this with a solid black- or a 60's throw back look.
Any ideas who's who is the maker.

The Pierre Cardot I have posted before it goes back to the early 70's Mark brought it for his mother & about 4 years ago she gave it to me I feel quite privileged to own this watch. The watch face is about 20 years old it was brought in Switzerland by some friends for looking after there property while they were away. It's a J.V.Rich Quartz. It had a Leather band & woks on a battery. It keeps very good time. I hope you enjoy the show

This is a signed Coro bracelet, found at an estate sale. With a gold tone finish and aurora borealis stones. From the 1960's. Please correct me if I am wrong. Appreciate all comments. Thank you for looking.

Thought I would post this. Funny, I had a group pic of some odds and ends jewelry. This was in that pile. I decided to single this out (for now) and ask about it. Crystal AB? with some enamel pieces on the chain of the necklace.

See anything like this? Any info on it? Looked for a mark, but could have missed it. Just thought I would post -- as it is Neat!!

Here is another marked CORO jewelry piece from my Mom Jewelry Box. Beautiful Brooch. I notice it is missing one stone, but that happens over time. It is vintage.....Not perfect. It is the character of it AS it was worn!!!

Thanks for looking -- Have posted a Few CORO things now, and in the past. Thanks again !! Love ya!!

The band of this ring is in rough shape, but the front looks pretty good for as old as it is. All the stones are there and I love the design. It's marked Nemco. It was in with a box of junk, and I hated to see it there, so for $5.00, I took it home.

These Trifari TM were the last of the real pieces made in the U.S.A., before being sold to Liz Claiborne and production moved to china. They are still prized by collectors, even though they were from the 1990's.

Locket is 2 3/4 inches round, signed Hobe'. Front of locket is half satin finish, 1/2 shiny finish. Got it at a grab bag estate sale, last day of the sale. Has anyone seen this before? I have scoured the internet looking for it. Hobe' doesn't do plain very much, and this is plain.

One more for my Bond Boyd collection: I am not sure about the age of this brooch but I think it might be a recent vintage item. I have never seen this design before and I am guessing it could be between 20 to 30 years old.

This is an interesting ring with seascape. It is made of plastic and is probably from the 1970s.It fell to me several years ago and I had forgotten about it but that day accidentally found it in a drawer.

Here's a pair of necklaces I've had for a while. I've been going through my boxes and picking things that I haven't posted yet. I don't think these are real Victorian antiques but they are very nice. The gold one with the tiny amber crystals is very fragile. It was quite bent out of shape when I bought it. A bit of gentle prodding pushed it back into shape. It looks fairly decent now. I think it would be a pain to wear as it would catch on everything and bend if you breathed on it. The turquoise one is really a beautiful blue just a bit washed out in the picture. Not sure what the stones are. You can see yellowed glue on the back of the larger stone so I don't think it's anything special. No marks on either one. I wouldn't be surprised if they were Avon recreations but, you never know. -Mike-

I found these Napier pieces at the thrift store. Nothing really special, except the elephant bracelet. At the time I didn't know it was a collectors item. It only cost 5$, thankfully the attendant didn't know either. Thanks for looking.

Designer: Arthur David
16"
3 Strand faux pearl Choker Necklace.
This belonged to my mother...where she got it from I have no clue because she would have never worn something like this.
I did wear this for a Halloween Party....I will have to find a picture and post on here.
I was a Bride...half of me was beautiful the other half was a dead bride.

This is my latest auction find. It is a very long bakelite bead necklace in need of love and attention and repair! It is 82 cm long when open (32,28 inches) and the largest bead is 3 cm (1,18 inches). It has a screw bead clasp. I think it´s from the 1930's (?).

I believe this might actually be on it´s original string that might be made of silk (I´m not a textile expert I´m afraid). The beads needs to be polished as well. The string broke after I got the necklace but that was something I knew would happen as I had seen the condition of the string. I think the necklace was worth the 29 USD (26 EUR) that I paid for it...

I would love some information and idéas about how to restore it. Is silkthread/string something that I can find on line? Or should it be cotton? Should there be knots in between each bead? I would also love som ideas about what this color is called? It is a brownish/orange color.

Here is a recent bakelite purchase - nice 5/8" marbled ear clips in a pretty orange color that reminded me of Atticus Finch (because lawyers had lambchop sideburns) and Whitey Bulger (because he was a fast flyin bird on the run). It's hard to get pictures of these sweethearts but it was cage cleanin night....sorry guys - I know it's stressful being so tiny.

I found the earclips for $2 and they are small enough to wear. I have a bracelet similar but not exact match.

The finches were a birthday present and so small they are not allowed out of their cage except in the bathroom on cleanin night.

Okay, I have to post this -- then run out as fast as ' 2 shakes of a Lamb tail.'

Believe it or not........I still have my Choker necklace from the 1970's. Yes, a bit of a pack rat of my old stuff. Have a few different ones here from those *Groovy* days back then. It WAS the style. Unknown maker. Just know it is from about 1974 era, as MINE. Have this one, a shell one, and another one. Yup...we really thought we were the Bomb back then for style....LOL.

Simple post. Nothing fancy........Just life and things we wore in the Past.

Hi all! Wanted to share my vintage Vogue set. The earrings are marked but the bracelet and necklace are not. I have some questions:

1) Age?
2) Earrings: Notice the back of one didn't get the same treatment as the other one - or did it wear off?
3) What is this style called?

Also, my last picture is just a fun picture of all of my jewelry sorting. I finally got around to it. Much of this belonged to relatives (mom, aunt, grandma, etc). Unfortunately quite a view of the nice costume earrings had a missing partner and some jewelry had missing rhinestones. Don't know what to do with those, lol.

Gold tone
Aurora Borealis
Four small crystals
One large crystal
Although it looks very dainty it's very heavy.
love the simplicity of this necklace.
Some one has replaced the clasp. I will have to get a gold tone clasp and fix that! Also some one tied knots on both sides to shorten it....had a time getting that untied.
Church Sale find.

My camera doesn't capture but these are marbled bangles. Probably semi-transparent peach or apricot when they were created in the 1940's or 50's. Now they are considered butterscotch after years of oxidation.

I love these 3 bangles - 5/8" wide, nice dome and ridge carving. Found them on Ruby Lane 5 yrs ago. I have a lot of yellow bakelite to share in honor of Spring blooming daffodils. Hope you enjoy.

I bought this at a San Diego thrift store in the 80's. It was half-price day so it was $1.00. I knew it was bakelite and worth a lot of money. So pretty - softest butter color and now mustard. Originally in the 30's-40's it was probably white.

Been looking into buffing some of my bakelite back to original colors. Won't do anything drastic until I research more.

Hope you enjoy. It's sunny today and daffodils are blooming. I'm in a yellow mood.

Here's a couple more brooches from the Salvation Army lot I posted yesterday. Another large rhinestone cluster and a smaller gold tone medallion with a "fleur de lis" detail. Again no maker's mark and probably from the 40's to 50's. -Mike-

Today's Salvation jewelry sorting was short but sweet. One of my friends co-workers aunt had passed and left her some jewelry. She donated about 12 pieces of costume that she thought were ugly and worthless. Now these may be worth less than the real pieces she kept but they are worth a fortune in eye appeal. They seem to cover a few decades of styles from Victorian to Deco. I had to choose carefully because of budget constraints. I passed on pieces missing stones and the shoe clips which were beautiful but there was only one of each. Hopefully the others will stick around and I can pick them up later. None of these have any makers marks. The two larger brooches are 2 1/2 " across. I love the middle one for it's design and purple baguette stones. The big clear rhinestone one is a statement piece. Just imagine if it were real !! The small 1 1/2 " brass one I believe is the oldest. The clasp is a simple "c" catch while the others use the rotating lock type. It's pieced background and little amber corners frame a tiny enamel flower. It looks like a"Trillium" to me. Very Victorian ! -Mike-

Something very different than you are used to from me. This funny set consisting of brooch with earrings that looks so cheerful.
What material is it I'm not (yet) sure but because it is so colorful and I so long for the summer I like it because it's so very funny. It is vintage from the years 50-60s.
Who can tell me some more about it, I'm not as well versed in jewelry from this period?

Hi there:
This is one of my Mom Brooches. She is gone now and I just always remember her wearing it. From around the 1960's era. It is unmarked. I know these type of stones (Black Onyx) were very popular in their day. I think she had a ring like this too

I picked up this brooch a few weeks ago, liked that it was a different sort of thing. Appears to be a print of Monet's water lilies, but I'm no art expert, someone may know differently. Posting this at the request of SarahJaneThomas, who posted a little painting brooch, of course hers is much nicer. I don't know anything about this brooch and couldn't find anything online to match. Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Yes, there is hope: Even though we had -5 degrees today, spring will come some when, and when it does, I am ready to greet it with this plastic bracelet. It is nothing special but I think it will look good with other pastel colours.

Collectorsweekly is down for maintenance. Has anyone seen this lately or is it just me??????????????????????????. I understand most things require repairs every now and then. Their names are Ocean Star 1968, Autumn Haze 1964 and Acapulco 1969.

I have had this tucked away in a jewelry box for years. I'm not sure what it is or what time period it's from. I am wanting to give this beauty some justice by wearing it . Could it be missing a pin in back ? This is non magnetic metal , no rust or breaks , unmarked, heavy in weight, fine detail, center possibly glass . Approx 3 inches in length . Appreciate all help with info on this.

When I saw this ring in the shape of an apple, I remembered the story in paradise (Adam Eve snake and apple)! It is made of black Bakelite handle and the apple of gilt bronze and crystal glasses. Approximate dating 1920s or 1930s.

I bought this brooch about 30 years ago because I fell in love with it and it is still one of my favourites. It is a costume brooch and I assume it is bake lite not ivory. It depicts the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet and looks as though it may have been painted originally. I would like to to know more about it if anyone can help.

I bought a box of random jewelry parts at an auction and this was in it. I dismissed it at first and then started to remember how the early unsigned Miriam Haskell's were hand wired on metal backings pre WW2. Could this be one? I know we have a lot of jewelry experts out there, what do you think? about 1 1/2" diameter.

Please no loves or comments. Not looking for any praise. This jewelry is from S.C. I have to admit one of my favorites. They're names are Summer Frost 1968. Natures Pearl 1964. Satin Flame 1960. To add some color Moon Cloud ring 1974.

I guess it was the color of the stones that struck me about this pin. It feels like Sterling, but is not marked. I can't for the life of me read what IS stamped on the back. All the stones are there, and the colors are very brilliant. A nice piece overall.

Thought I'd post this for Katherinescollections as we both seemed to have the same mystery mark on our pieces that was driving us crazy. Well it turned out to be good old Avon. They are nice Victorian styles necklaces though. I have the ear rings for mine. I removed one of the fastners and saw the Avon with NR mark on the back of them so mystery solved. The drop on my necklace is only marked with NR so without the ear rings it might still be a mystery. The NR is most likely just the company code for the manufacturer they came from. -Mike-

My grandmother gave me this, along with 3 sets of earrings, before she passed in 1995. Necklace has Coro stamp on the clasp. Can't find a mark on the earrings, but the foil color matches the necklace. Earrings are a pair of studs and 2 pair of drops. One pair has a floral design around the stone, other one has a more 'modern' metal swirl. All are in gold. Would love to learn if the piece has a specific name or time frame from when it was sold/made. My grandmother was born in 1920.

This Art Deco necklace/choker was made in Geislingen, Germany approx in the year 1935.
The necklace Was made by WMF Myra Ikora glass beads. The beads have been hand crafted. The pink beads would have been coated in a thin layer of Silver which gives the beads a wonderful iridescent glow. There are 28 Myra beads in between the beads are 3 smaller gold spacer beads.
The necklace/choker measures approx 43 cm long and 37.4 grams, the clasp looks to be more recent.
Comments are most welcome
Many thanks for looking

I purchased this brooch at an estate sale late last summer- I had never seen anything quite like it- with 4 spaces for photos... the middle portion looks like my great grandfather's pocket watch cover, the edges have (to me) an almost Egyptian design... and there is a 4 leaf clover in the middle... NICE! :)
I've posted this a few other places trying to learn more about where it is from, who may have designed it... and if there is some significance to the number of photos it can hold, other than the obvious "she had a lot of children?".
It was suggested that this may have been a mourning locket, possibly for someone who had lost twins.. with space for 2 locks of hair and 2 photos... not sure why, but that just doesnt seem to fit for me.
Regardless, it's one of my favorite items EVER purchased, and the one that I know the least about!
Have any of you seen something like this before?
***I have NOT had the metal tested, but will probably do so in the near future
*** NO markings anywhere on the brooch

Hello, can you help me identify this beautiful set of jewellery I come across some time back? I have researched the makers marks but can not find any information about these marks. There are all signed Aurora which is inside a flag. Each piece is numbered as well. They are the most beautiful colours and it's a truly beautiful set, but I would love to no more about there history. Thank you.

Hello! I just want to show my latest buy - another bead necklace! I love the color of this necklace. Believe it´s a vintage necklace that has been restrung. The beads have a wonderful brownish wine color, like burgundy. I belive the beads are bakelite but there are 3 beads on each side that are frosted/mat and I don´think those are. They look a bit odd but creates some sort of effect I guess. Have anyone seen matt beads before - can they be vintage or are those new?

The necklace is 27 cm long when closed so it´s about 10,6 inches closed and 21,3 inches when open. It has a beadclasp with a brass screw.

Again, looking for a maker. Acquired in San Antonio, TX, USA (but could be from anywhere). No identifying marks, even on the posts. Both the shell? and silver-tone parts are cold (not plastic). No part is magnetic. Age unknown. Materials unknown (therefore I'm not sure if they fall under fashion or fine). This is not my usual style so I'm stuck as to where to start. Ideas welcome. Thanks.

I've been collecting Carlos Sobral jewelry for a few years now and never even took the time to tell you about it... What a shame, isn't it? ;)
I am fond of these colourful plastic necklaces and bangles, especially those from the 'Pop' collection (pictures 1 and 2). I wasn't courageous enough to take individual pictures, but after all, I like having them displayed together as an appetizing juicy fruit salad...
If you want to know more about this talented Brazilian designer, here's the full story:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Sobral

I found these beads this weekend and bought them because I thought they looked kind of old. They have what looks like a grasshopper possibly on each bead. I am not sure what they are made of because they are knotted so tight. Any thoughts or knowledge on these is appreciated.

I have the following 3 items, which I believe fall into the Crown Trifari category. They are a bracelet, earrings and a necklace. All have the Trifari marking with a small crown above the T. In addition, there is a "C" in a circle to the right. All the items were found in a box with, "The J.L. Hudson Company Detroit". One of the red stones is lose. (It fell out of its setting when I removed it from the box).

I would be most interested if there is any value to these items. Any other information would also be useful Thank you

After returning to England from my holidays, I decided to try my luck at a local Charity shop. This Snake bracelet really stood out for me. I have absolutely no knowledge of this type of jewellery. I believe it is probably rhinestones, there are no markings, the snake seems to be make in segments and well made, as you can see it is very colourful and heavy. Any information would be much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.

My wife likes the Thrift & Consignment stores in the U.S. mostly because the prices are usually reasonable and some true-deal finds can be had. She suggested that I upload something else than Vases so I decided to show some of her finds. The eagle on the top left is carved soapstone and the peacock on the right has a ruby eye and an elaborate show of marcasites for feathers and is stamped 925. The green Chrysoprase & Sterling necklace was oxidized black so we cleaned it up and is stamped "Sterling" with other marks. The other necklace is Sterling framed with a centre Amber cabochon. The Arts & Craft copper "Cats" picture frame Pin is unsigned but very old. There is a Trifari Pearls Tortoise with ruby eyes and beneath it is a pendant with an elaborate Marcasites frame that has a round Celluloid pendant in a Tortoiseshell colour. The Cameo pin and pendant (has a bail) has an elaborately carved 10K Gold frame. The large Amber Stone brooch is marked Sterling on the frame and the the Star carrying Angel is stamped MYLU. The pearl and rhinestone brooch is marked Pat.Pending and has a very different clasp. The crystal Intaglio earrings have rhinestones and elaborate frames and are marked WARNER. The pendant on the lower right is unmarked but has exquisite Aquamarine and Amethyst Stones in an elaborately chased frame. RER

I can´t put my hed in the sand anymore. I have to come clean and realize I have the beadnecklace disease! It doesn´t hurt yet because I only wear one at the time but where is this going to end?! This post is another proof of my addiction...you will find more in my beadnecklace collection....

This post shows some vintage platic necklaces and a heavy wooden black necklace. They aren´t that special but they look tasty and I can´t help myself. They also match so easily with different clothes, I had to have them. Help.......................

When I saw this brooch I thought of machine age art deco jewelry like the one by Jakob Bengel. I don´t know the origin of this brooch but I think the influence came from machine age art deco jewelry. I love the twisted wire and the cromecolor against the black wire, it gives it a distinct look. This could be contemporary but from the clasp and the style I would say it from the 1950's - 1970's leaning more towards 50's and 60's, but that's just a guess. Any ideas or thoughts are welcome ofcourse.

My wife picked-up some pretty special Fine & Costume jewellery during our holidays in Florida this winter and I wanted to lump them in one upload to show everyone but she suggested showing this large EISENBERG Brooch by itself. It is quite heavy and measures 4" long by 2" wide and is in the shape of a flower (bleeding hearts?) with a bow at the base. I did look up some information on the internet on EISENBERG Jewelry but would anyone how old this brooch is and since it was so heavy and with a sharp clasp, was it made for wearing on coats only? RER

My wife purchased this old Bohemian Necklace and Earrings set while on a recent trip and has decided to sell it online. I suggested that she should clean it with brass polish (at least the elaborate chain part) and she is worried that it will damage the tiny pearls and stones (glass?) and claims it should be sold as is. How old is this set and are the cut warriors green stones, glass? You see this design on old rings. There are a few missing seed pearls on the pendant and one on an earring. To clean or not to clean is my question? RER

can you tell me anything about this item? I don't need an appraisal, just any information about this. I inherited this from my aunt and would like to gift it to my daughter for her birthday next month. I would love to have some history about this pin to add. I've researched everywhere I can think of and haven't found one like this.
ANY information would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!!
Christine

I don't need an appraisal, I'm just wondering about the history. I inherited this pin from my aunt and want to gift it to my daughter for her birthday next month.
I've tried to research, but can't find another one like this.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Chris

Such delicate and lovely detail on such a dainty bracelet. This one is way too small for my wrist and must of been made for a child or petite young woman. I'm unsure about the age, it looks to be vintage, but could be older. The brilliant peacock blue & green enamel is in pretty good condition and the wire work is all in place. The clasp is marked Italy, but can find no other marks. Any idea of the age it could be?

I picked this up a while ago. Part of a jewelry sorting day at Salvation. It's 11" long and has some heft to it. You'd definitely know you were wearing it. I think it's from India but I'm not sure what the materials are. It feels like a stone of some kind and cool to the touch. Not at all like plastic. It just has a simple hook and ring clasp. I like the carved elephants. The three bottom tiers took forever to untangle so they would lay right. Not perfect but much better. It's strung on heavy cord and the spacers are some kind of gold and silver metal. -Mike-

I am wondering about age and type of plastic. This is post 2 of 2, here I´m showing closeups of the beads. More info is found in my other post today.

The larger beads that I show here are made of some sort of very dense plastic. They are cold to the touch and very even and smooth. The color is "yellowwhiteish". This necklace doesn´t feel new but ofcourse it could have been restrung or altered somehow. The claw-clasp isn´t old ofcouse but the ring that´s used to close with is bigger than I´m used to and to me it looks older than the clasp. The style and lenght of the necklace makes me think it could be from the 1920's, but what type of plastic could it be then if this isn´t bakelite? I can´t work this out. I am wondering about age and type of plastic. If you have the time I´d love some ideas on this. Guesses are also welcome.

I know for sure this is plastic of some sort, not organic! I know it looks like bone or toth or something like that but it´s not.

I want your opinion on this. I will show closeup-photos in the next post. I am wondering about age and type of plastic. If you have the time I´d love some ideas on this. Guesses are also welcome.

This necklace is heavy, it weighs 136 grams.
It´s 59 cm in length when closed, thats about 23.22 inches.
The largest bead is 3 cm (1.18 inches) long.

The larger beads are made of some sort of very dense plastic. They are cold to the touch and very even and smooth. The color is "yellowwhiteish". They are more yellow in real Life than in the photos, but still also whitish. The small beads inbetween and at the ends close to the clasp is made of glass. I have tested the bigger beads with a metall cream polish wich is very similar to simicrome (I have compared them online but haven´t been able to get hold of Simicrome here yet and I feel reluctant in ordering from abroad just because I´m not used to it). They didn´t pass that test. When I put them in hot water there is a strong cemical smell, maybe of formaldehyd but who knows for sure what that smells like, Miss Marple? And maybe these beads aren´t yellow enough to be bakelite anyway?

This necklace doesn´t feel new but ofcourse it could have been restrung or altered somehow. The claw-clasp isn´t old ofcouse but the ring that´s used to close with is bigger than I´m used to and to me it looks older than the clasp. The style and lenght of the necklace makes me think it could be from the 1920's, but what type of plastic could it be then if this isn´t bakelite? I can´t work this out. The only thing I know for sure is that this isn´t of organic material. Any ideas are welcome!

Thanks to everyone that took a guess...here is a look at the back of the one on the right, which is the 'original' and right answer.
The pin runs across the middle of the brooch and the reproduction has the pin set higher up....otherwise there is not a lot of difference and I wish I still had a photo of the fake back. Thanks for your comments - very interesting.

I purchased this from someone in France. She told me that it was new old stock and, I believe, she told me that it was a new pin. I did not pay a fortune for it, so either way I am OK. Just want to see if anyone can verify or tell me more about this lucite (???) pin?

I purchased this pretty rhinestone necklace at a yard sale.Someone had wrapped a piece of masking tape around it and had written the price on it,and also had written "very old" on it.I did some research,but couldn't find this exact rhinestone pattern.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks for all of your help!

I recently purchased a box of antique jewelry at an estate sale.This necklace was in the mix.The beautiful stones caught my eye,as well as the weightIt is heavy! .It measures 17" long.I did some research,and found that it could be Carnelian or Chalcedony stones.Am I correct? If not,could someone please help identify? Thanks for all of your help!

My cashier friend at Salvation knows I like dragonflies. "Oh I have something to show you" she said. Out came this little wire dragonfly pin. It's really interesting and made from bits of everything. It's basically wire with thin filigree metal wings which used to be bright gold but most of it has worn away. It sits on six little wire legs with tiny barbed feet. The body is composed of a turquoise bead for the head, a small pink rhinestone joins the wings, and three cylinders of what looks like cork threaded on the wire form the abdomen. It's about 3" long and 2" across the wings. A very crafty and unique little piece ! -Mike-

I found this necklace in a shrub in a public garden i designed and planted many years ago. i found this along w/ those cool carved stone rings. The jade bead in this piece is pretty nice. i don't know much at all about jewelry [although i made silver/gold jewelry for tourists in Ogunquit, Maine when i was 19]. i'm interested in any info about this piece - particularly the jade bead.

The other day i found a jewelry box stuffed in a shrub in a public garden i designed a long time ago. inside it was a bunch of silver jewelry and these stone rings. they are pretty cool, but i don't know much about jewelry. any info appreciated.

Bought it in the shoe box of vintage jewelry on estate auction some time ago, could not find any information in the internet, very curious about this necklace. It is green glass I believe. I love its look and feel

I'm not sure if this is part of something or a stand alone piece. It doesn't look as though it has broken off of anything or was ever a brooch or pendant, although it would be kind of heavy. The bottom is such that the piece does not stand on it's own. I've looked and looked but cannot find anything like it to compare it to. If you have any idea where this item came from or where I can research it's history, please help. Thanks so much!

Hello this necklace belonged to the grandmother of my good friend she wasn't keen on it and gave it to me I'm guessing it could have been made anytime from 1920s - 1950s?. A jeweller friend says it's glass she thinks its murano glass the beads look like they're made in 2 halves and put together. The colours are unusual. I have often wondered about these beads and their slightly odd patterns are they random or meant to be like that?

I have had this for many years and always thought it was glass until I saw some recent post (Dr Fluffy) the clasp looks older and it is on a silver or silver looking chain and it is pretty much colorless. Any thoughts on this one? Thanks!!

Spring will come – eventually, I hope, and when it does arrive I will great spring with a bit of colour. Oh well, maybe not because I don’t really like pink.

I got these earrings at a Christmas Bazaar for 50 cents Canadian (this means they were almost free)! One of my daughters went a little while ago to a birthday party with a 1920’s theme. I saw the pictures and loved it! Too bad nobody invites their friends’ mothers to these parties. If anyone would have a 1960ish party, the earrings might just fit.

Disclaimer: I am not a jewelry collector, just someone who's been selling some family stuff on Ebay.
The necklace that I'm questioning is brass with blue celluloid flowers.
Length: 17"
Diameter of flowers: 3/4 inch

It was in my mother's jewelry box. She was born in 1926, so it would have belonged to one of her female relatives. Unfortunately, she is no longer alive, so I can't ask her.

I was randomly Googling to try to find some information about the necklace when I found some early Miriam Haskell jewelry that had the same type of flower motif and style of wire mount. I read a bit more.

Why it probably isn't Haskell:
-- It isn't particularly ornate or substantial
-- It has a spring catch, but with a thumb tab. http://idragonrider.com/auctions/Haskell/ relates that there is debate about the thumb tab.

Why it might be Haskell:

The celluloid flowers are wired into the backs. According to the website Very Vintage:
Very early Haskell pieces had as backs metal plates that were pierced with small round holes at regular intervals (NOT mesh). Beads and pearls were then wired by hand directly on to this base. This back was then left uncovered, giving the piece an ''unfinished'' look. By the 1930''s the back was being covered by a flat metal plate, of which Gordon and Pamfiloff say ''This metal plate is a key identifier for pre-1943 Haskell jewelry" (page 44).http://www.veryvintage.com/authenticating-miriam-haskell-pieces?chapter=0

Also if it dates to the 1920s could it's absence of ornamentation mean that it was created by Haskell before her partnership with Hess?

I needed help with this funny necklace as I didn't know the age of this or origin. I guessed 50's - 70's and Valentino97 later gave such a good explanation to this 'happy and carefree' necklace, read below.

It´s plastic light weight, about 37 grams, it´s a long necklace 59 cm when closed. There are flat beads in stacks and at the end of the stacks there are beads in the shape of flowers. The necklace is strung on a cottonthread.

Hi...I have 3 x brooches which appear to be silver, each one is different. They have pins on the back, are over 4cms in height and are shaped like shields. Can somebody please help me identify them? Thank you and regards, Gail

This is a necklace I got at a thrift shop. I believe it is costume jewerly because it looks cheaply made. There are purple/white/grey pieces glued onto it. Also I think it is a hook and extender clasp which is used in costume jewerly. This necklace measures about 16 1/2 inches long.

This pin was given to me by my uncles late mother, she collected alot of unusual jewelery. It has small lines on it, looks pressed. It measures about 5cm long and 1 1/2cm tall. Its maybe made out of gold or copper. Im guessing it is at least 25-30 years old since that's when the mother passed. Please help!! Thankyou!! :)

I found these today at the thrift store and I don't know what the beads are made of it seems like they are made from something natural because they are not uniform in size they all have a spot on them maybe some kind of bean or plastic made to look like a bean?

SOLVED by me they are acai beads are from the amazon... the bead is the inedible nut from the center of the berry

I drink acai berry juice all the time (it is considered a super food full of antioxidants) so this is very cool to find this!

I hate the days when I come home empty handed, but I always have something lying around I haven't posted. I know not everyday can yield the find of the century. Like the guy in Phoenix I was reading about today that found the rare 1959 Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm watch for$ 5.99 at GW's. He then turned around and sold it to a San Francisco collector for $35,000.00. Plus he got a $4000.00 Omega Speedster to close the deal and the LeCoultre didn't even have a band !
Oh well......now for my prize. I got these from my usual place, Salvation Army of course. Interesting jade green and caramel colored clamper bracelets. They seem to be older as the hinges are tarnished and the Hong Kong mark is barely legible. They are either lucite or some kind of plastic marbled to look like carved stone. They're in pretty good shape too the hinge springs are still nice and tight with no damage or chips. I've seen prices on etsy and rubylane ranging from 20 to 100 dollars so maybe not such a bad score after all. -Mike-

Since it seems the jewelry people are about, thought I would post these pretties. As near as I can recall, got them in a yard sale about 20, 30 years ago. No markings. The first one, the gilt is flaking off, unfortunately. The second one, there are a few stones missing. The third, one stone is missing. One and three are AB, so post mid-50s. I've researched them off and on over the years and can't find any matches. I've seen the pink one in different colors multiple times but either misidentified as Weiss, or unidentified. Any information, ideas, guesses, suggestions, tips, recipes, lol, welcome. Hope you enjoy looking at these, I know I do!

This is a bone on brass bangle bracelet, most probably made in India.
I found it in a yard sale back in the summer and never really took a good look at it till this week and it's a very nice piece, according to my standards that is.

For anyone familiar with Oscar de la Renta. This necklace reads Oscar, however I'm stumped on this one. I've seen a similar marking on some of his pieces. I'm really curious if this is a knock off or the real thing? It's quite a heavy piece.

Hello, I have a question about this brass buckle bracelet. I'm not sure what to make of it. The writing on it is EUR UREA 1915 E17 RICORDO GUERRA. At first I thought it may be Mexican but may actually be Italian? Any ideas?

I'm in need of some info on this necklace. The reddish beads and peach color pendant are a plastic/celluloid. It tests negative for bakelite. The lobster clasp is the only piece that seems newer, original may have been replaced? Would anyone have any ideas on age or any info?

Had to have this 2.5"x 2.75" wood and Lucite brooch. I thought it would look great on my newest denim jacket w/the 1950's-60's acetate scarf.

Similar home hobby and novelty pins can be found in "Wooden Jewelry & Novelties" (a Schiffer book for Collectors) by Mary Jo Izard. Horses, Scotty dogs and birds were very popular motifs. I am very happy to have this. The scarf is a 26" square - "head scarf" to wear over curlers, or keep the hair-do perfect while driving a convertible, the rain away....etc. These square scarves are not as easy to wear as the longer rectangle. I love it - the paisley design and colors are very nice and hem is handrolled. No signature. Tally Ho!!

VINTAGE LIZ PALACIOS BLUE FLOWER/BLOOM NECKLACE
WITH BLUE SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS .
TALK ABOUT SPARKLE! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL MY PICTURES DON'T DUE IT JUSTICE!
I HAVE ANOTHER ONE BY HER WITH RED STONES I WILL POST LATER.

I received this item through an estate. I have been researching but am very confused. This piece is signed Trifari with Sterling on the bottom side of one wing and design 137200 on the other wing. The research I have done says the jelly belly should be clear with red eyes. I cannot find anything on a clear with pink tint and green eyes. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated as I am not educated in vintage jewelry.

So probably all of us respond to a certain color more than other colors. In my case, it's yellow-green, or green-yellow. I love all colors but when I see that particular variety of green, it pleases me. Maybe it has to do with crayons! Anyway, here are three necklaces I recently purchased at different times, then as I was rooting around the other day realized they had some similarities, so thought I would post them. Plastic, very likely, contemporary, not special, just appealing, I think. I hope you enjoy looking at them.

NO!
Not old, nor pricy!
A cheat from kyratango ;-)
It is a very cheap modern chinese costume brooch!
Bought it because of price and free shipping...
Had it for months till I bought a magical silvering liquid!!!
Here are the before/after pics, the too bling stones were blackened with a sharpie :-)

Can anyone give me any information about this piece? Its emerald green and ruby red stones (6 missing) Needs some TLC. Don't know where it is from. Just know it's old. Seems to be a choker. Quite small. It has a stamp on it that says Czechoslovakia.
Thanks!
My email is kadolce2@yahoo.com

Sky blue's the limit! A very pretty thermo plastic clamper - 1.25" wide. It was molded in one piece, rolled around the metal base and framed w/thin silver rods. I don't normally buy this color but I should because it's a very good color on me.

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, ladies, time to get your drink on and your dance on, and catch your Mardi Gras beads! If you got em, flaunt em -- your beads, your beads! Show your beads on CW! Some of these are round, some are faceted, the ones on top are advertisements, don't like those so much, but they add a little interest when they're piled up. These are all vintage beads. I hope you enjoy looking at them. :)

Hendrick's Field Sebring Florida Jewelry. This was my mother's pin. It was most likely a gift from one of the soldiers from Hendrick's Field. She lived and worked near the field during WW II. I have only seen this one other time with many of the pieces missing.

I discovered recently that gilded bronze brooch. It is decorated with real pearl and bear the seal of the buckle. A print letters "G L" and some other symbol which can not I read.I will be very happy to know something more about this brooch for her producer and adults ???

This is a very, very special piece of jewelry. My mother was a young girl during WWII. She loved her uncle J.D. very much. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. Can you imagine how giddy and thrilled she was when her uncle sent her this heart necklace all the way from Hawaii to Florida? She wore the necklace everywhere and kept it safe from harm for the rest of her life. J.D. made it through the war safely despite a nasty scar on his abdomen where he was stabbed by a Japanese soldier somewhere in the Pacific. The heart is probably not very valuable, but it is the most priceless and precious item that I will ever own. The vibrant, smiling young girl in the photo made certain that she wore her special gift for the unsuspecting photographer to capture for eternity. Now, I am the keeper and protector of this special item that truly evokes the meaning and the essence of life, love, bravery and honor.
Aloha!

Male in photo close up is J.D. J. D. is the man in the center of the war photo.

This color of bakelite is called cream corn and was white originally. I love these 1"x3/8" clips from the 40's or 50's. I have 16 hoop style bakelite earrings and 10 button style. Fun, simple, cheap to collect. It's fun when you realize they match a bracelet! Yes this pair is a very close match to one of my carved bangles....

I just bought this set and love it, love it! Taupe and soft yellow. I think this originally was a light pink w/white. I'm guessing 60's or 70's. Not a primo collector color, but added with my other carved bangles -works!

I'm starting to collect insect and reptile costume jewelry. The dragonflies are my favorite and I've posted a couple of those pins, but I also have a few lady bug pieces. The only marked piece in this group is the pendant and it has the Swarovski swan mark on the pendant and chain. The large brooch has no mark but is beautiful in shiny red and black enamel with rhinestone accents on a bright gold tone body. The petite little unmarked bracelet alternates faux pearls with tiny lady bugs.This one is probably for a child as it is so small. -Mike-

I found this rather large costume Brooch just in time for Valentine's Day. It seems that it was made of brass. It also has a little heart locket, flowers, angels.... There is no mark at all and I have no idea at all what it is. Any ideas would be appreciated.

I apologize for my late reaction, but I appreciated how much important this is for you!I am from another part of the world and we have different traditions and customs of yours. We are Orthodox Christians today is St. Trifon.In fact today is the day of wine!With us this celebration of wine means the birth of spring, this is a legacy of the Dionysian festivals of wine!To us St. Trifon is the Christian version of Dionysus.Actually come to think of wine and love go hand in hand! :)

this is a piece that belonged to my grandmother. I always admired it's beauty. I have held on to the broken pieces. they broke off at the solder. Any suggestions as to where I can send it for repair? I live in the FL Keys and don't trust the jewelers down here.
The signature on the back is Eisenberg Original

This is lovely,it is quite a heavy necklace with a lot of glass beads.
The centre piece is lovely it has gold trailed on it and the bead has bubbles.I don't really know much about jewellery,I just thought it was different and has some age to it.The chain fastener has a tiny glass bead on the end too.
Hope you like it and hope somebody has an idea about it :) the dark beads are very dark green .

I came a cross these cute little earrings about a week ago. Gave me spring fever! I love the detail on them but was intrigued by the mark in the back. I'm also not sure if they are sterling or not. Would appreciate any help.

I believe that this small 2" plane is made from celluloid. I t is a necklace and it celebrates Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic Flight from New York to Paris. I could use help on identifying the manufacturer.

Recently I discovered this interesting Art Nouveau pendant local flea market. I do not understand many of the stones and do not know this in the middle stone is it or glass. I will be grateful if someone could tell me, as far as can be seen in pictures!

A less recent purchase this set came in a Prouds case.
Prouds are a large jewelry chain here in Australia, established in 1903 in Sydney by William Proud and now with 240 stores country wide.

It's a nicely made piece of costume jewelry but one problem I have is the earrings. They are both identical, not a pair, so the dangles would not dangle right! Maybe they are not originally from the set.

There are no markings on any pieces, The earrings are clip, the necklace fasten with a foldover clip thingy. I'm waiting to hear the right term thanks.

I am as likely to wear this as any of our male jewelry collectors are.....

The first is a very light weight gilt chain necklace with what I think is real mother of pearl (but could be plastic) flower and leaf motifs. A matching pair of earrings came with it. Cheap and pretty!

The woven faux pearl necklace is pretty neat. Cheap again, but nicely made with it's weaving and swags.

I have to apologise to jewelry lovers. I really have very little idea about the subject and my descriptions are probably getting huh? responses.
Look at the pictures! (they don't show much either......sorry).

Another little odd and end that I picked up at some point. A miniature violin pin with it's own little case. There are even four little strings. It has a tie tack fastener on the back instead of typical pin and clasp. It may have had a bow as well or not. I've seen them both ways. The world's smallest violin for the next time you feel" not" so sorry for someone...lol. -Mike-

Not too much to show for today. Jewelry donations at Salvation this morning were mostly run of the mill everyday items. This little 1 1/2" brooch/pendant was in a box all by itself. Not a mark to be found but the stones looked nice imitating aquamarines and diamonds. It has a small loop for a chain and is extremely light weight. That might explain why the pin and clasp were bent almost flat. A few careful tweaks with the needle nose pliers brought them back into shape. -Mike-

These 4 stickpins are from my grandparents' estate. I am not sure what they were used for and would like to find out. The pin is very long, about 3 - 4 inches. Tie clip? Scarf holder? I would like to know how it was worn and when they were popular. Thank you.

This is broken. There are two strings, it may have been a necklace originally but now one them is bracelet size. This has always been my favorite. It is shiny and the stones look like great big diamonds, but are crystal. Again, I am interested in seeing what it may have looked like in its original form and how old it is--what time period was it popular? I think it was my grandmother's which means it was purchased before 1912.

I believe this is my grandmother's from sometime before 1912 when she married. It is possible it was my mother's from the 1930's. It is made of metal but not sterling silver. I am interested in knowing the style and time period it might be from.

I found this bracelet on the “junk” side of the display case in a local charity shop. I liked the design and I always like a good mystery, so I bought it. It has been a challenge so far and I am hoping that some of my more knowledgeable friends here on CW can point me in the right direction.

I am, of course, only guessing but I think the bracelet is rather old. What I mean by that, I think it is not recent vintage. It also looks hand –made to me. When one looks closely, one can see where the individual pieces are soldered together.

I am not sure what the material is. It could be silver. It cleaned up like it was but I cannot test it myself.

The mark is unusual: letters N and O with an umlaut. There is also a second mark but it is very difficult to make out what is. Sometimes it looks almost like the head of a woman.

The O with an umlaut could point to a variety of countries: the first one that comes to my mind, of course, is German but are also Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, Hungarian, Turkish, and others.

I recently purchased this piece since I've never seen anything like it. It seems like the front of a necklace perhaps, but did not come with any chain.
It seems to have age, though how much I can't tell.
I believe it's brass, good heavy weight.
The front in each oval seems to either be a resin material or glass? Sort of multi color and the biggest has something else, amber color like but certainly not amber.
Was wondering if anyone may know a little more about the piece!

So I picked this up yesterday for uber cheap assuming it is a fake. I did a little research and I know there was a brief time in the 50's or 60's when Chanel did have a mark that just said CHANEL but I haven't seen an example. The chain may also be a fake but the mark seems to say Tiffany&Co. but I am not able to see %100 clearly it is pretty small but may also be a fake. Just wanted to see if anyone else had any thoughts. Thanks! :)

So this is a bit of a dazzler, I think. 2 1/4". Pearlized cream and brown enamel on the outer ribbon, pearlized green enamel leaves, a brown floral centerpiece which feels like glass, and then the crystals which are AB I gotta tell ya look very high quality to me, maybe Swarovski? The only damage I could find on this was the piece needs cleaning and the cords are the tiniest bit soiled and worn, but that's a minor issue in view of the spectacular pendant. No hallmarks, possibly because this is hand-crafted? Many of the jewelry collectors on here like enamel, thought I would share this with them. Thanks for looking!

So this is one of the brooches I picked up at the yard sale, this was marked with a fish symbol inside a crown, the hallmark for Fish Enterprises UK & Crown Jewelry US. They made enamel jewelry, this is an example of their work. My understanding is their pieces are 22K gold-plated; the pieces I've seen are nicely done and well constructed. Unfortunately this delicate little butterfly was pretty battered when I dug him out of a plastic bag, one antenna bent all the way back (I gently twisted it back up), and the enamel missing from the front end of the wing where it meets the body. Oddly, this was in the same batch as the Morpho butterfly wing earrings, so it was my fate to carry home a handful of these beautiful creatures that day. Thanks for looking.

Lovely Paua Bracelet. Silver links and beautiful colours from the Paua shell.
I think this is called "Abolone" in the US
Here in New Zealand it is "Paua" pronounced Pawah, with a striking blue, green, and purple iridescence.
It is very popular and often made into jewellery amongst many other souvenir items.

Do not know much about these except they were my Mom (R.I.P.) and I remember her wearing them in the 1960's

They are like oval beads with a Sparkle sugar coating that really shimmer and sparkle. Hard to get a pick of it. The Pics do not do them justice even right now for being 50 years old. Wish I could get a better pic of how they do sparkle, and shimmer in the light.

Any idea about these, or what it would be called. I thought it kinda looked like *Wheat kernels with a Shimmer coating of sugar*.

I found this today, and thought it would be a perfect match for the Boucher necklace I already have, and I think they go together pretty well! It's not marked, but it appears to be a quality piece, with a well made clasp. If anyone knows who made this, I'd appreciate that info. Thanks!
Update:
Here is a link to the original post for the necklace. You can see the color much better:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/128374-vintage-boucher-necklace

Yes, I lost another earring! I have more “divorced” earrings than pairs! I was so frustrated because I lost one more last week so I went out and bought the biggest ones my ears would tolerate. My hope is that when one of these ones falls or gets stuck in a scarf, I will notice!

Interesting silver bracelet found at my Grandmother's house. Wondering if it is from Morocco back in the 1940's or so when France was in control? Also would like information on all the symbols. Thank you!

Here's a Trifari Heart Necklace. It's signed (stamped) with the TM under it and it's from the 90's. I personally don't put anything that's newer than the 70's into the category of vintage, but many people do. I just posted it for the Triffari lovers and the hearts!

Thought this set was pretty, even though it does have a piece of glass missing. I think it is milk glass and I do hope I may have a piece in my mix match collection to repair it. If not I will have it done professionally. I do think it will be worth it.

Only the first one at the top, the thick chain link, has a hallmark, Monet, the rest are unmarked. The second may be copper, it has pretty etched flowers. The third looks exotic if you look close at the charms, maybe Indian. The fourth is the one that I like best with the delicate looking yellow flowers and pretty mother of pearl drops (three are missing?). The bottoms of the flowers are pretty chipped up. It's still a favorite of mine. I hope you enjoy looking at them. :)

I need help identifying this necklace too. I think I've seen it before but don't remember where or who might have made it. If you know, could you please share your knowledge or thoughts? Thank you sooooo much!

I bought this rhinestone necklace which measures 40" and I'm wondering if anyone would have an idea of who might have manufactured it? I suppose it could be colored glass actually- I'm just not sure. Thanks for taking a look!

The papier-mache box the other day made me think of these bits and bracelets, which led to those other plastic bracelets in the same box, and so here they all are. The first three bracelets still have the foil label in them, Made in India. I assumed they were wood, but possibly papier-mache? I had a gorgeous little papier-mache box from Suffering Moses made in Kashmir. I think those bracelets and maybe the bits are from the 70s. The little bits I may have gotten from Mexico, they are tiny, half an inch or so in size. And the hand-painted plastic bangles are from the 80s as I recall. I can never buy one of anything, I have to have all the colors! I hope you enjoy looking at these!

This is pin is made of silver and has a Vermiel gold overlay. Lots of colorful enamel, greens, turquoise and royal blue, slightly chipped and shabby but that's ok, it's old. Nice size at about 1 1/2". I prefer to wear this as a pendant held on by a slip knot. The necklase is made of leather so it doesn't damage the pin. There is no real turquoise on this it is either enamel or pottery in origin. The half pearls are real.

Spring is not quite around the corner but these Trifari pieces are fit for an Easter parade. The large white enamel magnolia flower brooch is quite large. It's a good 2 1/2" across. Nestled in the gold tone center is a single smokey grey pearl. The smaller gold tone basket brooch is filled with little pearl flowers which remind me of lily of the valley. Both are marked Trifari and were a great find from today's jewelry sorting at Salvation Army . -Mike-

Found and very neat. In mint condition. I only wish I knew more about it. But it seems to be in the original box. And I know it's a lisner because it says lisner on the back of each screw clip eqrring. The jewels are deep blue not sure of what kind of metal though.

I cannot wait to show this bracelet off - but it has to be spring! It will look great with almost any one-coloured outfit. I have seen the matching necklace on line and when I found this bracelet I regreted not getting the necklace.

The little balls are propobly made of lucite. Unfurtunetly, many have hairline cracks but one cannot really tell when the bracelet is worn.

I need help identifying what this bracelet might be made of besides the silver or metal material. It sounds like some type of plastic when it is tapped. I have had this bracelet for many years bought from a thrift store if anyone has any thoughts I would greatly appreciate it. I do not have experience with the older plastics lucite bakelite etc. Thank you

This is one of my recent finds: I believe this brooch has some age to it but I am not sure about the actual age. The stone looks like glass to me and the metal could be plated. I bought it because it looks really pretty (the photo doesn'tdo it any justice). There are no marks whatsoever on it:(

This was my pick for today from Salvation. Four pearl and rhinestone brooches. Two are marked and two are not. The circle pin with the four faux pearls spaced by rhinestones is Marvella. The oval pave rhinestone brooch with the green cabochon in the center is not marked. Neither is the pave and baguette rhinestone leaf. The gold dual layer leaf pin however is marked Boucher (1937 to 71'/72') and contains a single faux pearl near the stem. It's fairly easy to date Boucher pieces as they have an inventory number along with their mark. The copyright mark in front of their name was used by 1955. This pin has the number 8974 P. So it's from 1962-64 and the P stands for pin. An E would have been used on earrings. The 9100 numbers were used on the late 60's and 70's pieces until the company became part of Davorn Industries in 1972. Davorn sold the name and designs to Stutz Fashion in 1977. Early pieces seem to command very high prices. A UK site I checked out had their pieces listed from the hundreds to thousands ! This one being later however is no where near that. -Mike-

This vintage ring is lovely. It was made pre 1955 before copyright and has pat pen (patent pending) so helps with date as copyright was introduced after 1955. It adjusts under the top so is easy to wear. I have another two that show the same setting.

This is what made me fall for brooches and costume jewelry! I have yet to come across another one like it! I'VE SEARCHED AND SEARCHED trying to find any information on this piece but no luck. Started a search tonight and came across this page and wondered if maybe you've seen it or know anything about this guy! I call him the Owl turk hehe. It is hand painted (looked under magnify glass) only other thing i could find was a similar in the hand painted "mosaic" ??? pattern. This guy is my baby!
Thanks for letting me share!
Keeks

]]>Costume Jewelry / Schreiner Costume Jewelryhttp://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/146391-my-prized-piece-signed-schreiner-newyorhttp://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/146391-my-prized-piece-signed-schreiner-newyorMy newest additions that are most interesting because I don't have a clue as to the history, bought at an estate sale.http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/146368-my-newest-additions-that-are-most-intere
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I need help identifying this item please! Bought from an estate sale and am clueless as to the history, brand, or age of the items. They appear to be black hills gold and silver?

Now this piece is a completely different style for me. When I bought it I was told that it was from Miriam Haskell, I have researched her and it does indeed look like her Jewellery from her earlier period, but I would like someone to verify this. Unfortunately it's not marked, it was only during the 1950s she started to sign her name.
It is very pretty, made of glass beads, the pastel colours are lovely, and the hours that has been spent into making this piece, I wouldn't like to guess. The hook does look vintage and there is a chain, at the bottom of the chain is a glass bead on the last link, you can adjust the length. I think it would look lovely as a choker necklace

Just another piece of Heirloom items passed down in OUR family. This is some of the stuff that was packed away in the Victorian Papier Mache Box I just posted a few days ago. Was packed when I moved, and only now I am digging through some of my family stuff here while having the Flu

Must have had something on the front of the Locket as there are those 2 holes there where I assume some pic was attached -- but it is now long gone.

Thought a good time to get some pics to post from stuff of my family I had buried away....

This brooch belonged to my Great Aunt who travelled regularly to Toronto, Canada from the 1950's until the late 1970's. It is not hallmarked or stamped but I suspect that it may be a Sherman piece. All comments on its authenticity would be gratefully received. It is still in the original box.

Picked up this set today at another thrift store. It is marked Regency and is in great condition. Unfortunately the pic does not do it justice...the stones are a very deep purple with an iridescent glow. This is an awesome set. The pin is 5" long.

Here is my latest find: a chunky galalith necklace by French designer Danielle Poullain, signed 'Isadora Paris'. It probably dates from the late 70's or early 80's. I love its bright shiny colors and its lovely Art Deco shape. Definitely one of the greatest necklaces of my humble jewelry collection...
Very few designers still produce galalith jewelry as it has become a rare and expensive material. Here is an interesting link about this one-of-a-kind plastic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galalith

This is from some family stuff that was all together and what is there appears to be Victorian.....so I am assuming this is too. A necklace that separate at the ends but can be twisted together. Not sure if someone made this (Beading hobby) or was purchased this way. Very pretty and different. Anyone know any more info on this kind of necklace?

Hi. I inherited this necklace after my grandma. I do not know what is this sterling silver ? I do not know who is the maker. There is a stamp STERLING and other marks see pic. What kind of stones there can be? If you know or have an idea please let me know. Thank you so much!

Large sparkly heart necklace from a yard sale, no marks. This lady had a lot of jewelry that looked like maybe 70s and 80s, this necklace strikes me as from that era. Some of you like to collect plastic jewelry, so thought I would share this here. And actually I am only assuming it is plastic, don't know what the material is. If anyone has information to share about my new favorite necklace, I would love to hear it. Thanks for looking!

I found these two pieces at the thrift they are both marked 925 and the big piece looks very well made the other one is more dainty and i see a w above the 925 on the clasp ring. I don't really know alot about amber and I am not sure how old either one is.

Didn't find much on this designer/company except that they were only producing jewelry for a couple of decades until the 60's.
I found one for sale in a California store for over $500, but I'm sure this one doesn't hold that kind of value.
Has any of you costume jewelry aficionados seen this name before?
I appreciate your feedback!
Jenny

There is no marking of any kind on this bracelet. The details are exquisite, and I'm wondering if this might be from a designer ( like Miriam Haskel, who has unsigned pieces from the 50 's and 60's)
Any feedback is appreciated!
Jenny

I need help identifying the beautiful signed emerald glass rhinestone pin as shown in the photos. My internet research comes up empty handed. This is a high quality pin with gold filigree leaves, emerald navettes combined with a pale yellow navette and a green cabochon. I love vintage costume jewelry and would appreciate the help of CW experts!

Fork Art or Collectible, made from an old fork, into this item...any idea of its purpose? The fork is silverplate and looks like the date on back says 1878, but my eyes are too bad to read such small things.

This wonderful full parure set came from my good friends at Salvation army this morning. It didn't have it's original case but it was donated all in one box. It's in absolutely perfect condition all marked and appears like new. Amazing marquis cut rhinestones in a brillant gold-tone leaf design setting. The set comprises a necklace, a bracelet and a set of clip-on earrings. This is the first complete matching set I found intact. Others I have put together myself but this is really something. -Mike-

Lisner History
Courtesy of Atticshopper.com

D. Lisner and Company was founded in New York City in 1900 and closed in 1985. The Lisner jewelry mark was first used in 1935, a mark of D. Lisner & Co in New York. They used their mark in block print and script, and it is the mark of Lisner & Richelieu. The quality of the jewelry they made ranged from very good to above average. They made much of their jewelry in the 1950's. "LISNER" in block was the mark first used in 1935. "Lisner" in script was first used in 1938, and in 1959 the mark used most was "Lisner" in block-type letters with a long L. These marks may appear on jewelry made by Lisner over a period of 55 plus years, and it is not possible to date an item by the mark alone. Molds and findings were kept and stamping dies were rarely disposed of and were used again at later dates.

Parure vs Demi Parure
Courtesy of Antiques about.com

Several pieces of matching jewelry that are designed to be worn together, though fewer than a full set or parure; dates from the the second half of the 16th century, and traditionally, when a parure involved six or seven pieces, a demi-parure was a three-piece suite of (usually) a necklace, earrings and a brooch or bracelet; however, in the early 20th century, the term "parure" began to refer to just a trio of coordinating items, and a demi-parure was similarly downscaled to refer to any two matching pieces

Here's something I thought had really nice eye appeal. I had been looking at it for a week and the price finally dropped fifty percent. While nothing of great value it's probably 80's or 90's, I loved the design. The very "deco" band has end to end beautiful sky blue marquis cut rhinestone flanked by two amethyst colored stones. The watch is marked "Pearl" quartz on the face which looks like a "mother of pearl" finish. The movement is Swiss made and assembled in Thailand. When I removed the battery the case back is also stamped "Hong Kong" inside. It takes a tiny "377" size watch battery. Finally one I can actually get up and running myself. -Mike-

Although this brooch is missing a few small rhinestones it is still lovely.

It is designed by Coro and the mark is very faint, apparently not uncommon on very early Coro pieces. I have seen more modern copies or remakes of this design. If anyone can date this for me, it would be much appreciated.

These beautiful 1.25" double hoop earrings call out DYNASTY! They are perfect: glued - not set rhinestones in the tradition of Butler & Wilson.

Butler & Wilson is a British jewelry company established in the 1960's. Remember the big jeweled rhinestone lizard pins in the 80's? Most likely B&W made them or someone was influenced by them.

Davy suggested they might be Richard Kerr designs. I am so excited to get closer to their origin. I looked on ebay and yes, they look similar to other Richard Kerr 1980's items. These are not signed darn. And, really gorgeous deep hue rhinestones. My pictures are okay - think a few clicks darker and sparklier!

I bought this on eBay and have no idea what it is made of other than the obvious mother of pearl scallop shell. Are the beads some sort of gemstone or amber? And what about the middle embellishment? What could that be? Thanks so much for any insight!

Hello my friends. I received this set from a family member. It's a necklace and earring set in multi-shaped 1/2" red plastic beads. Some of the beads appear frosted, some plain, and some with an iridescent coating. There are also gold tone metal beads that are cut-out with aurora borealis stones. Holding the beads together are gold tone metal links. The earrings are clip ons. The set is marked with "Made in Austria". I understand this is not a highly sought after item but it is beautiful and I'm interested in its history. Does anyone know when this would have been produced-40's, 50's, 60's? What about a maker's name in Austria? By the way, sorry if my pictures upload sideways. Not sure

I just bought this beautiful set of jewelry - clips earrings, bracelet, and necklace. All three are gold tone. The bracelet and earrings appear to have Aurora Borealis stones and the necklace appears to have clear swaroski. All three pieces are unmarked. The antique shop told me that the rectangle panels are real shell. I need some help...trying to figure out what time period this came from, which jewelry maker produced this, is this shell or mother of Pearl? I'm not an expert at this and having a difficult time with research. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

It's a very dark, rainy day, which I love because we hardly get any rain here, but not very good for my photographic skills! It's a nice silver color, though in need of a good cleaning, not the awful tint that my photos show. This I found today while out thrifting with a friend. You can definitely see the few missing rhinestones & a couple of darkened ones, but I love it none the less & my friend will be able to take care of the missing ones easily. It measures 3.5" x 1.5". The pin is just over 2" long and sticks out just past the "c" clasp. It's marked sterling & the makers mark as well, but I can't make it out yet.

This stunner measures 3" x 2 3/4". Again, it has some but not all of the characteristics of Juliana. One rhinestone is missing, but will easily be replaced by my friend Glenda who works with the showgirls here in Vegas. Please excuse the thread wrapped around the close-up shot, didn't notice & was too lazy to reshoot the picture! I found it yesterday at the local thrift along with a cool 60"s Bonwit Teller satin jacket which I'll be posting later.

My best guess is that this brooch was made of red glass and brass, but I am not too sure about either.

The metal base of the brooch seems to be soldered together of individual components. The "stones" are a bit rough and not completely clear. The brooch seems to have some age to it but I really have no idea how old it is.

The way it is made to look, it could be an attempt to copy the look of Bohemian garnets in Victorian jewelry, although in this style the garnets are usually put very close together. I have not seen a design like this one. I have seen, however, clear rhinestones arranged in rectangles as decorations on fancy dresses in the 1990's but my brooch is rather different from those mass-produced decorations.

This necklace has always been on our wishlist, or more specifically, our MUST-BUY list. Just look at how intricate the chain links are, and even the back is pretty. This is such a fine piece of costume jewelry, and one marked "Nettie Rosenstein" is just as scarce. The necklace features a large faux ivory cameo set in an ornate frame with a seal fob of a heraldic shield.

This is the second brooch I found yesterday and I think it might be an unmarked Sherman piece. I almost didn't buy it because the colour is very similar to a brooch I bought a few years ago.

The quality is really very good. The AB stones have a gorgeous sparkle and the setting is solid and well done. The brooch is constructed in two layers.

The condition of the piece is excellent. There is not wear on the back and the stones are in very good condition. There are some minor scratches on the stones but they are not visible to the bare eye.

The design doesn't look to me as a recent one. If I am wrong and the pin is not a Sherman piece, I still think that it is a well made item worth having. What I mean by that is that it has some quality to it and does not give the appearance of a cheap, mass-produced item.

The third and forth photo include an earring. The earring is marked Sherman and displays a very similar construction and design. I just put it there for comparison.

I found this brooch yesterday together with a second one (I will post it next) and I think it might be an unmarked Sherman piece. The quality is really very good. The AB stones have a gorgeous sparkle and the setting is solid and well done. The brooch is constructed in two layers.

The condition of the piece is excellent. There is not wear on the back and the stones are in very good condition. There are some minor scratches on the stones but they are not visible to the bare eye.

The design doesn't look to me as a recent one. If I am wrong and the pin is not a Sherman piece, I still think that it is a well made item worth having. What I mean by that is that it has some quality to it and does not give the appearance of a cheap, mass-produced item.

The third and forth photo include an earring. The earring is marked Sherman and displays a very similar construction and design. I just put it there for comparison.

This Necklace and Earring Set has Glass Jet Black Rhinestones accented with AB Rhinestones in Gold tone setting has been a mystery I think it maybe a Juliana Piece but clearly the earrings are different style from the necklace but was worn together picked this up at an estate sale and it looks stunning on! Just adore it have worn it a few times to events just one of my wonderful pieces that I enjoy!

I posted these beads earlier. Someone had restrung the necklace, but it was a bit too short for me. Whoever did it, made a bracelet out of the remaining beads. It was too short too and both parts, the necklace and the bracelet had parts missing. I combined bot to one necklace. Before posting it here, I found a very similar post from a fellow CW member:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/85145-crystal-necklace?in=1030
Based on this post I venture to date my necklace to the 1950's.

This is a pretty little crystal necklace. It is about 16" long and is strung on a metal chain, rather than string or wire. There are little metal rings (copper?) used as spacers between the crystal beads.

I am not sure about the age but based on the clasp I would venture to say that it was made around or before 1950. What do you think?

I found these earrings recently. I don't think I will ever wear them because they are screw back - my ears do not agree with this system - but I thought they make a good addition to my vintage costume jewelry collection. The condition is excellent. I would date them to the fifties????

The D'Orlan company, as far as I know, was a Canadian company and closed in 2006. The quality of their products was very good; they are said to have used Austrian crystals and plated their products very well.
I found old stock for sale at www.creedcanada.com, however my earrings were not on their website. Based on the style, I think that these earrings might be from the 80's???

Anyway, they are in perfect condition and might look great when worn for a night out.

This is a pewter bangle made in 1978 by Hantverkarnas Tenn in Jokkmokk, Sweden. They made pewter that was inspired by the samic traditional designs in pewter and silver. I haven´t been able to find out who the maker is although the initials are marked inside the bangle, Ithink its "TN". In the last photo I show it together with my sami bracelet that you can see in a separate post. I think they look great together.

I must admit I have a soft spot for bangles. This is my second "cinnabar" bangle. It is a bit different than the first one I found: the carving is against a black background and not as fine, and the bangle itself feels heavier. Of course it is bigger, so it is expected to be heavier but it seems not proportional to its size.

I am not sure what it really is made of. Any help would be appreciated.

I want to show the traditional Sami Jewelry from Sweden.
There are a lot of these bracelets around that aren´t the real thing, not made of the right traditional materials and not even made by samis. Here I show a thin one that I bought in the 1980´s that I know for sure is the real thing. I have used it for about 29 years and it still looks nice I think. The bracelet is made of soft raindeer leather and have broideries of pewter wire that is braided. The leather is sawn with thread made of tendon and the button is made from raindeerantlers.

The bigger bracelet is also very nice, but it isn´t made of the right traditional materials. Just wanted to show it as well because someone has still put a lot of work into it.

This should be under "ethnic jewelry" but there is no such subcategory under costume jewelry.

This post might cause some irritation as leather etc has been used from raindeer. I just want to say something about that. There are still people living traditionally from raindeers in Sweden. They manage to live a life in tune with nature that I think the rest of us can learn from. I respect the way they go about things. In this I think there is a healthy way of thinking as they use everything from the animal, not just the meat. That´s something we should concider before we are critical, it´s a way of going about things that are lightyears away from the industrialiced meatfarms most meat we find in the store comes from (not just in this country).

I need your help, again, in identifying something I bought at an auction. As you can see from the photos, these are Asian pieces- a bracelet and what I think is a dress clip. The bracelet is sadly damaged but it is so beautiful that I bought it anyway. Can anyone tell me anything about these pieces? Oh yes, the bracelet clasp is stamped/marked "China" but its as if its spelled Cihina- its hard to tell.

Here's my first find for the New Year...well a few hours early... or my last find for this year. Either way it's a beauty ! It's a petite expandable rhinestone bracelet. Barely 2 1/2 " in diameter but it does open to almost double that. It's in nice condition with no missing stones. The three rows of rhinestone really sparkle but it probably could use a bit of cleaning. It's marked "Empire Made" on one of the links. This mark was used by British companies working out of Hong Kong in the 50's. I found a couple online and they sell for between seventy five to one hundred dollars here and in the UK. Not too bad for a three dollar investment. " Happy New Year Everyone" -Mike-

I found this at a local estate sale in Greensboro, NC. It's super cool but has no identifying information. Does it look familiar? Old? Would I call it a choker with a swirl pendant? I'm so clueless! Any help identifying this would be appreciated!!!

So I found this great necklace at a goodwill store in a grab-bag of jewelry. At first I thought the stones were turquoise but now I'm not so sure. In fact, I have no idea what they might be. All the stones are faceted and are very cold. I'm hoping someone might know what sort of stones these are. And is this something that might have been made at a particular time? I am putting this in the Native American category as well as costume jewelry... I have great faith in Collectors Weekly readers/viewers! Thank you so much!!!

This was a tortoise brooch but pin clasp sadly broke off. Bought it with a mixture of jewellery years ago never found out who was maker an whose initials were inside I'm guessing it's silver but not sure

This piece is exquisite. The watch portion of this unusual hinged bracelet is Swiss made and keeps perfect time. It had a gold wash on it but no maker's mark. It had nice weight and all the stones are deeply set. Not a scratch on it... AND a rocket ship!! It's so beautiful! I'm assuming it was made in the 60s. Can anyone tell me anything else about it? Who might have made it? Ever seen anything like it before?

This Miriam Haskell necklace, brooch and earrings set is like no other I've ever seen. The large clasps can come off the necklace to become two brooches. The smaller clasp then holds the necklace together. Ever see anything like this before?

Never have I had a vintage lucite brooch in my possession. But when I saw this I immediately sold. I find it very nice and reversed carved with two ladybugs and leaves.
It was made in the 50 years, and put in copper setting with 3 scoops on each side and a trompet clasp. I hope you appreciate it as I do.
Because I have no knowledge of this type of jewelry and there are quite a lot different types of plastics from the early years of the last century, I want to ask you whether my assumption is correct that this is a brooch was made of lucite ??

I found this ring recently I would love get some information. It is unmarked, which makes it for me very difficult to date it. I am pretty sure it is a costume piece, maybe gold plated. It looks pretty convincing but I am certain the "stone" is glass. There is some wear on the ring but no other metal shines through. The green glass is in perfect condition - no scratches or other wear at all. I think that for a custom piece or an imitation item it's well made.

I bought it because I love the green colour and because it is similar in style to a ring my grandmother bought me in the mid-seventies. The ring she bought me is 10K gold.

Does anyone have any idea about the age or the maker of this kind of jewelry?

Here's my little huarache or chankla earring I've had for over 40 yrs! I lost one so long ago and kept this for some reason...guess it's time for me to create my own! These/this is real leather and about 1/2"

My mom brought the pair back from her trip to Guadalajara as a surprise for me. I gave her a surprise too, while she was gone I threw a party that the whole school attended!!! Cops and all...lol. I spent the next few weeks playing Cinderella!

I don't know if this piece is Juliana or just has some of the characteristics of it. It has the multi layer, the open & closed back on the rhinestones, the figure 8 puddling , the large pin attached on the back & also the wild, bold style. whatever the case may be, I think this is the favorite of my collection! I want to wish everyone Merry Christmas !

Hey: This is another item from my moms estate that I don't know much about? Can anyone tell me much about it? I'm guessing it from the 5o's. not fancy materials but the animals are pretty cool. I think the eyes are hand painted? Don't know what the materials are. The size of the animals is pretty standardized?

My Mom didn't care for bracelets so she gave it to me. It's 14 chains with scattered pearls-should be 15, but it was missing a chain when she got it. It's 7.5 inches long and the clasp ends are 1.25 inches across. The chains are more golden than it looks in the picture. I've never seen a Coro like this. The chains have gotten twised into a torque over the years when they should hang straight. Do you think I need to have a professional straighten them out? It still looks cool wearing it like it is.

Found this piece at a yard sale for 50 cents. It's 2.5 inches across and marked H Pomerantz Co NY on the back. You can barely see the clasp devices on the back. The owner didn't know about Pomerantz' unique design and thought something was broken on it. Isn't it about the most gorgeous 50 cent item you've ever seen?

Here's a small sample of what I've picked up over the last few months. The top bracelet of linked amber stone medallions is not marked but very well made and quite attractive. The stones are set in place by rolled edges. No prongs or glue here. The second little bracelet is marked .925 with open back tiny multi colored gem stones every other link. I'm not sure what the stones are on this one. The third one is a very slinky tennis bracelet composed of articulated darts set with dazzling rhinestones. It's marked Taiwan and this one's my favorite (OK they all are). Sparkly gets me every time though ! The last one is also marked .925 with alternating matte gold finished links. I like the lever clasps on the last three I think it shows quality and maybe a bit of age. -Mike-

Here's a vase I just received today. Bought it on etsy! I love this little one, it's shaped in a heart and goes with my green swans and the copper, green and gold pot I just got too! So happy with it.

The other 2 necklaces, really it's just one necklace I made, can't decide if I want the pink quartz heart or the black hematite heart on it. What's your thoughts??? The silver piece that covers the heart is from the 70's. It used to be a post earring.

Simon Sez! "Joan Baez, ban the bra!, then ban the bomb!" and "Be-in, Black Power, Buds, Berkeley, Black Lights, Blow, Bad Trip!" and "Woodstock! Fillmore West and East!, Give peace a chance!, Do not flip out or freak out!, Richie Havens, Janis J. Bob D. Jimmy H. SIMON what about Australia? "Yes Vertraio, Wasn't he one of the three Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers?" I do not remember!!! "Then you were there!! "If you could remember, then you weren't there!" Hey toracat, almost 2 bottles of??? Maybe do not post this!! We may get banned! Blunderbuss, that other 60's guy almost got banned! toracat you need a haircut! bye

Lisner necklace from around 1950 silver plated, was from the estate of Lora V. Edgar ( my stepdads great uncle ) believe it probably was owned by Lora's sister but I dont know her name and thats all i know about it.

My friend gave me this clown brooch when her mom went into assisted living. Her mom bought this brooch when she was in high school, around 1947. The face is ceramic and has an aged crackle finish. The purple material is leather around the face and used for the hat. The pin is a "c" type, no locking mechanism and mounted on an unfinished wood oval. I have seen one other brooch with this clown face identified as Elzac but I am confused as to why there aren't any others to be found when I search. I know my friend's mother could use the money, so I may sell it for her if it is Elzac. Anyone out there know for sure if Elzac did produce clown brooches?
The clown is 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.

When I was 9 or 10 years old, my mom and I were temporarily separated while she tried to establish a home for a single mom, not an easy task for a woman in the late 50s or early 60s. I saw a necklace and jewelry set at a local store that I thought was so beautiful I had to buy it for my mom. I worked at odd jobs, trying to earn enough money to buy it for her and mail it from Michigan to Arizona. The last little bit of money that I needed was provided by my grandfather who gave me $30.00 for polishing his dress shoes. Mom passed away in September and as I was looking through her jewelry box, there it was, as beautiful and sparkly as ever. This set of HOBE jewelry consists of a 3-strand crystal necklace and a pair of round crystal clip on earrings.

I've added 3 more photos of the set because PhilDavid was correct. The original photo does not represent the crystals' color very well. They are kind of crazy though because they pick up so many different colors. Green is not predominate but colors depend on backgrounds and lighting. Can anyone tell me more about Mom's Hobe necklace and earrings? I am new to and naive about Hobe jewelry. I'm still that little girl who just thinks it's pretty!

**As a note, an great and booming business was created post WWII, in jewelry, housewares and all manner of wonderfully designed every day objects of Plexi glas, (*copyright 1933, Rohm & Haas, while Lucite, only a secondary product of Dupont (*copyright 1931) was not as nearly popular or used, although many items are now misidentified at Lucite.

Eisenberg ear climbers. Circa 1952-1956. One of my very favorite winning classic color combinations, in an unusual, dramatic presentation. Great MCM Hollywood fashion.
Not at all bashful, these are classic Eisenberg style. Love the big, bold mix of shapes, navettes, pear & rivoli. Black on black, with the sparkle of the bright channel set diamonte stones.

Screams the 1970's !! Was my Mom's and have some pics somewhere when she wore them to some functions in the 1970's. Not sure of the maker, as all they say on them is *Hong Kong*. Kinda have that Tie-Dye Vibe to them too.

These were my Mom and I remember admiring them as a kid. Coro Necklace and Earring Set. We used to call it *The Macaroni Necklace* as that is what it looked like to us Kids. Blood Red Moonstone with Silver-tone back. Marked CORO on the Necklace and the Earrings. I believe from the 1960's era. Was well loved, and worn. A lot of times the earring and the necklace got separated -- but so far -- I have managed to keep these here together. Great to have a Complete Matching Set !

I think I found this beautiful beaded choker at a rummage sale. I think the beads are glass but I'm really not sure. They remind me of Cat's Eye beads - some have a gold color glitter which looks like it is coming off of some of the beads. It measures 12 1/4" with a 3" extender and is stamped 'JAPAN' on the hook clasp. I absolutely fell in love with it and if I wore jewelry I would wear it.

This necklace was actually intended for the shop, but it looks so beautiful in real life that I had to keep it for myself! The chain is so unique with the four bezels, and the pendant is so intricate; truly one of a kind. I can't really tell whether the intaglio and bezels are pink or purple; they look kind of in between to me. Contrary to the larger-than-life pieces that I usually go for, this necklace looks rather delicate, which is perfect for daily wear. I've read somewhere that the intaglio is of cupid and Psyche, but I have no way of confirming this. Signed "Goldette" at the back of the pendant.

When I found this brooch I was drawn to it, and at 3 bucks the price was right. Now I have questions about its age and Era and maker because I'm not sure if it is even considered costume jewelry.
If anyone can help me with any info about my brooch i would be so happy!

I got this as set. The green box would be the original box with it. There was written on the box " Bill 1969". So somebody got it from her boyfriend/husband I guess. It has no label nowhere. I was wondering is anybody knew who made it and maybe what year?

I purchased this at an estate sale years ago and cannot find examples of any other brooch that have such detailed work. There are leaves, scrolls, and a calla lily or trumpet flower around the ring. It is not marked with any identification. There are also rhinestone or real stones set within flowers. I love this pin and would like to determine exactly how old it is. The brooch measures 1 3/4 inches from terminal to top and 1 3/8 inches other direction. The pin is 1 1/4 inches long and the pin head is a larger loop measuring just over 3/4 inch. I thought this might be a new piece at first but the back side of pin head has lost some of the carved detailing and a rope trim circle is missing around one of the purple stones. It is a beautiful pin that looks great with scarves!

I have a box of jewelry set aside for posting to CW - and this was in here.
Contact paper over paperclip - 30" w/3" dangly pendant. At first I thought this was a 1970's DIY item but I guess it might be newer. Doesn't matter. I love it.

These are a couple of paper candy or gum wrapper necklaces I came across One a couple weeks ago and the other like a few days ago. The longer one with the various round and elongated beads I'm not for sure what kinds of wrappers they are but the other flat shaped one looks like candy or gum wrappers. It also looks Asian by some of the writing on the wrappers. They are flapper style, The flat one is about 44" with the round one about 60". neither one has a clasp. I have never before seen this kind of jewelry. anybody else ever see anything like these? I was not sure of the category so just put them in folk art because they looked handmade to me.

I have no clue to the background on this gorgeous set - only the name on the box it was stored in. If anyone has any idea, I would appreciate knowing more.

My mother recently passed away, and so I have this task of identifying special valuables that she had - much of ranges from gold to silver jewelry, and a lot of vintage costume as well. This also includes what she inherited from her mother as well. I believe this set to be from my Grandmother, Hanneliese Hoeft Thiel

My grandparents were from Berlin, Germany. They were also involved in the clock and jewelry business during World War II. I even have a photo of them standing in front of their shop. (I still have to find it)

Here's a fun piece I put together the other day. I have lots of beads, chain etc and this is one I came up with...

Since making my nieces wedding jewelry, all pearls, mostly vintage all the way from the 40's to the 70's, I've been wanting to do something with the rest of the beads etc. that I have. I could also say from Eisenberg to Weiss...and a touch of newer stuff here and there...Let's just see what I can come up with!

So, I thought this to be my contribution to "going green", I'm re-purposing as much of it as I can and using some creative energy at the same time.

Just a repost of some of my favorite vintage brooches that I only wear in the Autumn & Winter with my sweaters & coats. The quality today, to me, to copy these doesn't come close! I'm posting a few close - ups as well

I have this poinsettia brooch that looks like the leaves are poured glass and the leaves are enamel. The mark on the back is Copyright symbol with a TC next to it. Anyone know anything about the maker?

This is the latest addition to my plastic bangle collection. It is rather big - almost 4 inches and quiet heavy: more than 130 grams! It has some signs of wear when looked at with a magnifying glass and I am pretty sure that it has a bit of age. I am not too sure about the material. I think it is plastic but it could be something else.

It feels and looks cool. Too bad that I don't wear bangles in the winter much because they are hidden by the big sweaters and massive jackets!

These earrings have a beautiful turquoise clolour. They never where top quality but they have been kept in pretty good shape. All beads are present and without chips or cracks. The clip-on mechanism looks really old, possibly from the 50's or 60's, and seems to be made of brass. The earrings themselves are made of a silver looking material. There are marks on the back: 900 and the letters Y and B. I am not sure what that means but I am pretty certain that they are NOT silver. Could they be silver plated?

Hello all, I wanted to share this all glass ring I found in the 50 cent bin at the thrift shop. I'm easily amused and I love it. It is quite large with the widest part being more than half an inch. I will wear it, as it is exactly my size, love when that happens! Sorry about the pictures, forgive! Thanks for looking! Julie

I've collected these pieces from various thrift's over the last few months. I found the spring loaded cuff bracelet a few weeks ago at our old local Salvation and thought the leaf theme matched a few other pieces I had. There are two sets of clip on's that I thought were good candidates. I'm leaning more toward one pair than the other. Which do you think would make the nicest complete set ? I'm sure there are some better matches out there but for the time being..... -Mike-

Excerpts from "Irving Wolf and Trifari, A View from the Top"
Courtesy of trifaricollection.com

When 25-year-old Irving Wolf joined Trifari in 1940, he probably had no idea that he would be its CEO by the time he retired in 1981. Prior to joining Trifari, he held a number of non-engaging jobs that he describes as "folding towels at Macy's and slicing baloney". His first job with Trifari came at the suggestion of his father.
Costume jewelry collectors and scholars have long been entranced by the fabulous designs that Alfred Philippe created for Trifari. Fans of his designs may have imagined that the man matched his creations in elegance and style, in the mode of Yves Montand, for example. But this was not the case. According to Irving Wolf and his wife, Ruth, Mr. Philippe was a short, chubby man with a black mustache and a thick French accent, closer in appearance to Alfred Hitchcock than the aforementioned Yves Montand. Mr. Philippe had come to Trifari from the world of fine jewelry, and brought this heightened sensibility to his costume jewelry designs. Even though, in most cases, his name appears on the patents, the design department was definitely a collaborative effort, and credit should be given to the other talented designers that worked with Mr. Philippe. Jean Paris worked under Mr. Philippe, and Andre Boeuf, who worked under Mr. Philippe starting in 1955, took over when Mr. Philippe retired in 1968.
The designer Diane Love worked with Trifari for about 3 to 4 years in the 1970's. She had earned a PhD in Art History at Columbia University, and was entranced by the art and artifacts that she saw in her travels. These were the inspiration for her designs that were manufactured by Trifari. Her designs were made in small quantities of 50 to 300 pieces. The pieces did not bear Diane Love's name. They did originally come with paper hangtags with her name. When asked about the collaboration between Trifari and Diane Love, Mr. Wolf characterized it as difficult.
One of the most significant pieces of information gleaned from Mr. Wolf will, hopefully, correct the widely held belief that Trifanium is the name for a special plating invented by Trifari. According to Mr. Wolf, and corroborated by Trifari plant manager, Alex Metcalfe (who took over from Gus Trifari), Trifanium is the name for a special alloyed casting metal used by Trifari to create the cast pieces for their jewelry. The Trifanium castings were then filed, polished, and plated.
Trifari developed its own plating solutions for both gold and rhodium colors. The gold plating solution contained real gold and was applied much thicker than industry standards. While some gold jewelry had a finish 1 millionth of an inch thick, Trifari's was 8 millionths of an inch thick. Rhodium, a rare metal found in conjunction with platinum ore, is difficult to work with but it provides a beautiful, non-tarnishing finish. In fact, it is sometimes used in the industry as a plating over sterling silver because of its non-tarnishing property.
Trifari felt that their plating solutions were superior to others on the market, and made them available to other jewelry companies. Rather than keep these solutions to itself, Trifari was more interested in raising product standards for the industry as a whole. Some of the companies that Mr. Wolf recalls selling these plating solutions to: Speidel, S. Rappaport Co., Brier Mfg., and Napier.
These plating solutions were quite expensive, which led to some nefarious activity by one customer's employee. Each bottle of plating solution had a unique stock number attached to it, and complete records were kept of every bottle sold. It came to the attention of Mr. Wolf that one customer's orders had doubled over the course of a year, so he called to investigate. He was informed that production had not increased, and so there was no logical explanation for the increase in plating solution purchases. Mr. Wolf devised a "sting" operation where someone was sent out to buy bottles of plating solution on the open market. The bottles purchased turned out to be ones that had been sold to the suspect account. An employee had been siphoning off the extra bottles and selling them on his own.
Trifari is responsible for some of the designs most coveted by serious vintage costume jewelry collectors. In particular, the pieces created during the period when Alfred Philippe led the design department. Mr. Wolf was privileged to be a part of this creative, and socially responsible, company, and we are privileged to learn about his experiences with the company through this interview.

Hello
This Coro brooch was given to me by my late Aunt. I've scoured the internet looking for information about this piece and have come up totally empty. It measures about 2" by 2 1/2". It's made of a silver metal material. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Very strange piece. This is what I can gather. This is a handmade coin pendant. I believe it to be silver. The larger coin is a Chile 1 Peso coin. But if you look closely at the middle you will see a 1894 1/2 Real from Guatemala. The outside of the coin has 1/4 Real coins. You will also see creatures which I have no idea what they are. It measures approximately 2 3/8 " in diameter and weights 48 grams.
Has anyone see anything like this? What kind of animals are these? Still a wonderful and strange piece.

More costume jewelry from childhood and I am just interested if someone know about these - I had a single piano teacher who gave me these items when she was at least 50 years old at the time. She gave me jewelry and handkerchiefs possibly because she had little family. It may not be worth much! Thanks!

Volunteer's of America is starting to get some really nice jewelry in for the holidays. This tiny Trifari bracelet is only about 3" in diameter. More like a tennis bracelet. The gold tone ribbon design is studded at intervals with little Amethyst colored flowers. The clasp carries the Trifari mark. I've seen these in pink stones as well but I think this is much nicer. -Mike-

Would like some info on this pair of clip on earrings. Both are marked twice..Valentino. What I would like to know is their age and any other information on them. The are very heavy and are about 1 1/4". The stones appear to be rhinestone or crystal???

I picked this beautiful vintage Judy Lee brooch -pendant up at GW's this morning. It's a nice size over 2" across and can be worn as a brooch or a pendant using the little loop on the back above the pin. It's composed of prong set oval milk glass "navettes" with a cluster of rhinestones holding a single milk glass cabochon in the center. The basket is rivet constructed and made of bright gold tone metal. It bears a very tiny "Judy Lee" mark in the center of the pin mounting. I saw a demi-parure set that had matching ear rings that were about the size of a quarter, not sure about a necklace though. I'll have to keep a look out for any matching pieces now that I know they're out there. -Mike-

Note: 12/4/2014
I remember seeing these clip on ear rings at Volunteers of America . While not the exact ones that go with the brooch from Judy Lee they are a great alternate match to say the least. Same milk glass "navettes" with aurora borealis crystals. No mark though but they could be Judy Lee as some pieces were never marked. -Mike-

I love this piece. Not marked. The rose seems to be made out of porcelain or some other type of material. Surrounded by stones. I would like to know more about this piece. When it may have been introduced and or made. I have added a picture to show size.

Very detailed throughout. I'm not sure what the stone is. It is missing a couple of stones, other than that in great condition. I would like to know more about this brooch. I know the person who owned it was born in the 1930's

The marking was barely visible on the backside. The marking not imprinted deep like other jewelry markings. Is this an authentic piece. Will like to know more about this brooch.
I added the back side to show the mark.

The only thing I can say about these earrings that they are very nice and wearable. The first pair are made of Chinese silver Cloisonné (inlaid enamel in silver with a patron of flowers). The second pair earrings are Vermeil (gold layer over Sterling silver) rose gold colored earrings with little pearls, rubies and sapphires.

The C Catch pin back fastener says 1800's and the rivited hinge pin back tells me cirka 1900. So my guess is that this is from the beginning of 1900's. It's made of bisque porcelain I Believe and it´s painted.
Some of the gold color has worn off unfortunately but I still Think its pritty with the flowers against the paleblue and black.

Just wanted to share these crazy earrings...I think someone may have made these. They are quite large...maybe 31/2 inches. Lord knows I will never sport these, but the would be a conversation piece. I did check for marks but alas there were none.

For some time I have been looking for a way to display part of my Bond Boyd pin collection. When I found this shadow box, I decided to glue a new backing on the base. I used some burgundy velvet I bought many years ago. Originally, I wanted to use the material to sew curtains but this never happened.

This is one more pin to add to my collection. It is in mint condition and has CORO engraved in the back but it is hard to read. I have no idea about the age of this pin. Any help dating it would be greatly appreciated.

This is one of the most unusual pieces I have ever bought. It is very, very large; it's about 4 inches long. It is made of solid metal and finished with copper looking coating. It is also blackened, I guess to make it look more antiqued.
If I am correct, the pin was designed and made by Canadian artist D. Pollak. I found some info on line that suggests that he graduated from Sheridan College right here in Brampton, Ontario.
I am not sure if I ever will be brave enough to wear this pin, but who knows, if I find a cool looking sweater I might change my mind!

Well I am hoping for some guidance on this find from my favourite thrift shop here in Sydney, Australia. I suppose it is the magpie in me that was attracted to these necklaces. But the medium is the message!

They reminded me of my wood blocks as a kid.

Are they pre- or post- WWII?

'Wood turning' means Germany or Czech origin?

I just like the Bauhaus look of it all!

There are just three basic shapes - the creativity lies in the way they are threaded and decorated.

Greetings! I call on your knowledge one again friends, an identification, as minute as it may be, would be appreciated....the medallion has a coat of arms which I am at a loss to identify, the heavy link chain is clearly marked GERMANY. I have narrowed down the Pegasus/ "right angle sloped "CORO mark as the 1940's, A mystery to me. ( sorry, I couldn't resist...) Thank you all in advance for your collective knowledge and advice, it is always valued. J, NY

Glass in general and Glass jewelry especially was one of most exported items produced in Czechoslovakia.
Nice designs, bright colors and highest glass quality.
Some pieces of Czechoslovak glass jewelry are really mesmerizing!

In time for the holidays, I found this incredible little silver jewelry gift box at Salvation and I fitted it with a foam and red velvet insert. I'm not sure if it's real silver (no marks) but it was dull and lifeless until I polished it. The bow on top would have been bright gold but it is a bit worn with just hints of gold left on the top of the loops. It was too special for just one ring so I put all the real silver and one gold ring I had in my collection of costume jewelry in it. They are all nicely mounted with open backs behind the stones. From top to bottom .... An opal and two small diamonds (?) on a .925 silver band. A silver .925 buckle ring with gold accents and clear stones. A silver .925 ring with an oval stone (white sapphire?). A tiny 18kt gold engagement ring with a 1/4 carat diamond (pretty sure on this one). The bottom two are little silver .925 filigree rings. One with a tiny blue stone and the other has a pale green stone. While they are all marked for their metals, I'm not 100% sure about the stones except maybe the engagement ring. Tiny as it may be I do think it's real. -Mike-

I have a vintage gold-colored heart charm chain-link choker necklace made by Monet. I would like to know what era or year it might be from?

The whole necklace is approximately 15.5" long. It seems to be made out of brass or some gold plate. The left part of the pictured clasp says, "MONET" in all caps with NO "TM" or copyright symbol. The heart charm is hollow, not three-dimensional, but "cupped." Bought it at a Value World in Detroit. ;) My guess is '60s or '70s; wear seems vintage but in good condition.

This is interesting. Although the color is almost the same as the Bakelite buckle in my last post, the yellow part here is some kind of stone. It also may be glass, but it's quite heavy. Either way it has a nice deco design. No marks that I can find though. If anyone has seen one like this please let me know.

The necklace has a stamp on the back that says Kramer of New York. I was wondering if anyone has seen another necklace like this
I have found many Kramer but nothing like this. Would like to know about what year made. This necklace belonged to my Mother.

I believe this color of bakelite is called butterscotch or caramel swirl. I think it looks tasty. If I´m wrong about the color please give me info on the right name for this color. I red an articel where they showed the same color and said it´s one of the first colors used in Europe for bakelite. Don´t know if that´s right. The clasp (box) is made of brass or some other goldcolored metall together with an encolsed piece of bakelite.

Here are a couple of pieces with differences and similarities. Neither of them are marked. The colors are similar, as are the vintages (I think, anyway) The styles are different, other than one is a clip and one a pin. One other similarity? I kike them both! If anyone knows who made these, and when, I'd love to know. Thanks for looking!

My trip to Salvation Army yesterday to look for the other elusive Oscar feather earring from the other day was again disappointing. I poured over the two trays full with ton's of tiny earrings and came home with about a pounds worth for five bucks. Lot's of Trifari and Monet some silver and a few unknowns. I did however find these little gold tone shells by Oscar De La Renta. They are quite heavy for their size and marked inside with an oval plaque that simply says "Oscar". They were missing their fasteners so I scavenged a set but they don't quite match. Don't think it matters too much. These are not as valuable as the one that got away but I'm pleased I found them. -Mike-